Center for Young Women's Health

birth control pills

I’m on birth control pills and my boyfriend and I use condoms. Recently while we were having sex, the condom broke. I forgot to take my Pill that night, could I still get pregnant?

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There is a slight chance you could be pregnant. You should always take a forgotten birth control pill as soon as you remember. If you miss 1 birth control pill, […]

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Is eating cotton balls dipped in juice going to help me lose weight?

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Is eating cotton balls dipped in juice going to help me lose weight? The Cotton Ball Diet is an extremely dangerous diet trend that involves dipping cotton balls in juice […]

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How can you gain weight with a high metabolism?

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How can you gain weight with a high metabolism? Whether you have a fast metabolism or a naturally slender frame, gaining weight in a healthy way can require the same […]

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Does every girl bleed the first time they have sex?

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No. Many girls do not bleed the first time they have sex. Some girls will have a small amount of bleeding, especially if the opening into the vagina is small. […]

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Are you still a virgin if you have been fingered?

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The answer to this question depends on how you define “virginity.”  There’s no medical definition of “virginity.” You may decide you’re a virgin until you’ve had penis-in-vagina sex, until you’ve […]

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