Center for Young Women's Health
I have a terrible case of acne all over my back and face and I feel like hiding in a paper bag. What can I do?
If you have acne and you’re a teen, you’re not alone. Most teens will have a breakout at some point during their teen years. Taking good care of your skin […]
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I’ve been having a major growth spurt for almost 3 months and now I’m shooting up like a rocket! When will this end?
It sounds like you’re definitely having a growth spurt. This usually happens the year before most girls get their first menstrual period. If you haven’t had your period yet you […]
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I had sex with my boyfriend in the heat of the moment and we didn’t use a condom. I took Next Choice One Dose™ three hours after we had sex. My period is late – should I be worried?
Taking emergency contraception within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse is your best bet to avoid unwanted pregnancy. The manufacturer of the emergency contraception Next Choice One Dose™ states, “Some women […]
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What happens when you have diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic (long-term) illness that can happen when your body does not make enough insulin, or when your body has difficulty using the insulin that it does make. […]
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My face is full of small pimples. What can I do to prevent this?
Pimples and zits are a common skin condition called acne. About 70-90% of teens (girls and guys) will have some kind of acne breakout during their adolescent years. Here are […]
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