Center for Young Women's Health

Endometriosis: Glossary of Terms

Active hormone pill: An oral contraceptive pill that contains estrogen, progesterone, or both. Add–back therapy: Hormonal therapy prescribed to help females with the side–effects of a class of medicine called […]

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Endometriosis: Panorama Sobre el Tratamiento Hormonal

No hay cura quirúrgica para la endometriosis, y si no se la trata, crecerá, causará dolor y disminuirá tus chances de poder quedarte embarazada en el futuro. Por este motivo […]

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Hello, I been feeling very depressed for the past two years and I’ve turned to cutting & burning myself to escape these tough feelings. But my main question is: How do I stop?

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I’m sorry to hear about your troubles.  The most important thing is to get help so you don’t have to try to deal with this alone.  It is important that […]

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Can you use tampons with PCOS? If so what is the best kind?

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It is absolutely fine to use tampons if you have PCOS, which stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. If you are just starting to use tampons, you may find that the […]

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I’ve had Chlamydia once and got treated. Can I get it again or am I immune?

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Even though you have been treated and cured for Chlamydia once, you absolutely CAN get re-infected.  Both you and your sexual partner(s) must get treated at the same time so […]

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