Center for Young Women's Health
I shaved the hair on my chin, but it’s grown back. What’s wrong?
/I have hair below my chin near my neck. I shaved one time but it’s grown back. Why is this happening? Do I have a health problem? Some girls/women of […]
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My mom and dad are really over protective. I can’t date until I’m 16. What should I do?
/My mom and dad are really over protective and they say that I won’t be able to date until I’m 16. I wish that they wouldn’t be so over protective […]
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Why is the skin on the back of my neck looking dark?
/There could be different reasons why the skin on your neck is darker. It’s probably not worrisome, but you should mention it to your health care provider. If you also […]
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I’m 17 years old and I have painful periods. Is this normal or do I have any type of disease?
/Mild discomfort during your period can be normal, but if your periods are so painful that you’re missing school as well as social events, and/or taking pain medication frequently to […]
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Help! I have dark hair on my upper lip and chin. What can I do about it?
/Having unwanted or extra hair on places such as your upper lip, chin, or neck can be mildly annoying to severely distressing, but there are many different ways to remove […]
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