Center for Young Women's Health

smelling armpit

Help! I have body odor and bad breath even though I take a bath every day. Now I am losing my friends. What should I do?

There can be different reasons why a person has body odor. If you take a shower or bath and wash with lots of (antibacterial) soap such as Dial® and water, […]

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family

Be There for Teens

Parents of teenagers describe the teen years as a time of change, fear, rebellion, moodiness, disrespect, and frustration, but they also say it can be a time of fun, growth, […]

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I have MRKH syndrome and have unprotected sex very frequently. Because I have no uterus (just ovaries), I don’t have to be worried about getting pregnant, right??

You are correct. You don’t have to worry about getting pregnant if you don’t have a uterus however, if you are having unprotected intercourse, you are at risk for many […]

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bra

My friend told me that if you sleep in a bra then your chances of breast cancer increase. Is this true?

This is NOT true. There is no scientific evidence that says that your risk for breast cancer is higher if you sleep with your bra on. Some woman may choose […]

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Is sleeping during the day bad for my health?

If you are in school and feel sleepy when you get home, it’s best to have a healthy snack and start on your homework rather than take a nap. It’s […]

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