Center for Young Women's Health
Will I have to take medication if I get diagnosed with PCOS? I believe I have PCOS and am looking into getting a diagnosis this year, but I don’t mind not having my period and do not want to have to take medication that will give me my period. Do I have a choice or will I be forced to take meds?
/You should always have a choice in your medical treatment and never be forced to take medicine. With that being said, if you have any of the usual symptoms of […]
Read more »I suffer a lot during the first day of my period. What may be the reason? Help!
/It’s common for many girls to have mild pain with their periods a couple of days each month because the uterus tightens and relaxes to move the blood out. Some […]
Read more »I get what feels like period cramps when I’m not on my period, sometimes accompanied with nausea. Also, when doing sports I get pain around where my ovaries are located. Why am I getting all of this?
/Some girls have mild cramping the first couple of days of their period and/or a twinge-like pain when they ovulate, but this discomfort should be relieved with over-the-counter pain medicine […]
Read more »I know so many people who have 800 or so followers on Instagram, I also know that they have only met about 50 of those people in person. Having a bunch of people who I don’t know look at my photos makes me uncomfortable, but I feel bad if I only have 50 followers when everyone else has hundreds, any suggestions?
/You are doing a wonderful job of listening to your conscious (that inner voice/gut feeling) and allowing it to direct you away from sharing your pictures with complete strangers online. […]
Read more »I’ve begun using tampons and it hurts a little when I insert it. I’m following the instructions and everything too. Am I not getting it in all the way or is it just my muscles?
Feeling comfortable using tampons often takes practice. When you are learning how to use them, opt for the “slender” size. While inserting the tampon, aim towards your spine rather than […]
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