Center for Young Women's Health

Girl with braces

I just got braces. Are there any foods I should avoid eating?

Yes. There are certain foods that you can stick to your braces or get stuck in between your braces and teeth that can lead to cavities and/or mouth soreness. You […]

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Does Your Height Increase After Puberty?

The answer to this is no. Right up until puberty, everyone grows at a slow rate. Then, when puberty hits, every teen has a growth spurt. The timing of this […]

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group of students

Teen Safe Project

This curriculum and facilitator’s guide for health professionals and educators of teen girls ages 12-15 features modules on healthy relationships, safety in relationships, safety on the streets, and safety on the Internet.

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Girl taking a pill

I had sex for the first time 6 days ago but some of the sperm fell out of the condom. I took the “morning after” pill 36 hours later. Could I be pregnant?

The “morning after” pill, which is also known as Emergency Contraception, Plan B, or Next Choice, is most effective when taken within 72 hours of having unprotected sex. Although emergency […]

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HIV, AIDS

What are the possibilities for getting HIV/AIDS even though I used protection?

If you use latex condoms for protection and you use them correctly every time you have intercourse, the risk of getting HIV/AIDS is greatly reduced. The most dependable ways to […]

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