Center for Young Women's Health
I think that I am depressed and I told my best friend, but I don’t know who else or how I should tell someone, or even what to do. Please help!!!!
If you think you’re depressed, it can be helpful to talk to a friend, but it’s also very important to talk with a parent or an adult with whom you […]
Read more »I’m 16 and my doctor sent me for a blood test to check for PCOS… I’m terrified and would just like to talk to someone who has PCOS and ask questions. Do you know of any way I can do this?
Yes! We have lots of information about PCOS which stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, a medical condition which causes symptoms that often include: irregular periods, acne, unwanted hair, and trouble […]
Read more »I suffer from pain in my left arm and chest. My blood pressure is also sometimes high. What should I do?
Chest pain is a common sign of heart trouble in older adults, although thankfully problems like heart attacks are very rare in adolescents and young adults. Chest pain that moves […]
Read more »If I grew small boobs at a younger age, will that determine my breast size for the future?
Typically, a girl can expect to get her period about 2-3 years after she begins to develop breasts. But the age when you started to develop breasts doesn’t have anything to […]
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Prueba de VIH
Ahora es recomendado que los que tengan 13 y más anos de edad conseguían una prueba de VIH como parte de su rutina de chequeos anualmente. Es muy importante si […]
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