Center for Young Women's Health
At what age can girls use tampons instead of pads for their period?
/Once a girl begins to menstruate (have periods), she can use tampons. There’s no specific age since the time when a girl gets her first period isn’t the same for […]
Read more »I’m a virgin and want to use tampons. Is that okay?
/Yes. Even if you’re a virgin (you’ve never had vaginal intercourse), you may use tampons. Tampons don’t change your hymen (the skin that partly covers the opening to your vagina). […]
Read more »Does putting in a tampon hurt?
/Inserting a tampon shouldn’t hurt. It’s a good idea to use the smallest size tampon when you’re learning how to use tampons for the first time. It’s also easier to […]
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Is it true that people gain weight on birth control pills – and if yes how can you lose it?
/The truth is most people who take birth control pills do NOT gain weight. Scientific studies have not shown any link between the Pill and weight gain, but medication can […]
Read more »I heard that birth control pills cause cancer. Is this true?
/No. The Pill actually protects against cancer of the ovaries and cancer of the lining of the uterus. A woman is half as likely to get cancer of the uterus […]
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