Center for Young Women's Health
How is bacterial vaginosis contracted and how do you get rid of it?
I know someone who got bacterial vaginosis. How is it contracted and how do you get rid of it, especially never having intercourse? Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is caused by an […]
Read more »I have PCOS. Does that mean I can’t get pregnant after marriage?
Girls with PCOS typically have irregular periods which means they may not ovulate (make eggs) on a regular basis. Most girls/women with PCOS ovulate some of the time though and […]
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Can you get pregnant right after a menstrual cycle?
YES! It’s possible to become pregnant anytime that you have unprotected intercourse. Although a woman is most fertile during the middle part of her cycle, your body can make an […]
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I was told I have a longitudinal (vertical) vaginal septum – What IS this?
A vaginal septum (pronounced vaj-i-null sep-tum) is when the vagina is divided into two sections. In the case of a “longitudinal septum”, the sections are vertical (up and down) creating […]
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What are the signs of a vaginal infection?
Most girls/women have normal vaginal fluid that helps clean and moisten the vagina. You are completely healthy and normal if your discharge is cloudy white has no odor or has […]
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