Center for Young Women's Health
I read that taking birth control pills can help lower the risk of getting anemia. I have already been diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia; will going on the pill help?
/Birth control pills are often prescribed by health care providers to treat certain medical conditions such as heavy periods. Because there is less menstrual bleeding when taking birth control pills, […]
Read more »Is it possible to have irregular ovulation and irregular periods? If so, what’s the cause?
/Irregular periods are often caused from not ovulating every month. This is common in the first year or two after you start your periods. Some months you may ovulate and […]
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Can I go to the bathroom (pee) when I have a tampon in?
/YES! Since pee (urine) leaves the body from another opening called the urethra, you don’t have to remove a tampon from your vagina to pass urine. You can also leave […]
Read more »Healthy Communication: Quiz
/Communicating well with friends and partners is important, but it can sometimes be hard. Answer these questions to test your own communication skills! 1. A healthy way to show that […]
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Internet Safety: Quiz
/Take our quiz to find out how much you really know about internet safety! 1.Fact or Myth: If you’re a good student, mature for your age, and don’t look for […]
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