Center for Young Women's Health
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?
/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?
/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?
/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 […]
Read more »My periods are really heavy. I was wondering if there was something I could do to lessen the flow?
/Talk with your doctor or health care provider if you think your periods are very heavy. It’s important to find out the cause (if possible) and get treated. The average female […]
Read more »Does every girl bleed the first time they have sex?
/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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