Center for Young Women's Health

feminine products

Can you delay your period from coming on a certain day or week?

It depends. You should talk to your health care provider first. It’s easiest to delay your period if you’re taking a birth control pill that has the same amount of […]

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tampon

How do I know if I accidentally put a tampon in and forgot to take the old one out?

If you can’t remember if you removed a tampon, take the time to check before you insert another one. First, wash your hands with soap and water. Check your fingernails […]

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What is that sticky stuff coming out of my vagina?

It’s great that you are aware of the type of vaginal discharge you have! This way you can be alert for any changes. As far as the sticky stuff coming […]

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What is brown discharge?

Girls and women may have brown discharge just before, during, or right after their period. Most of the time it’s normal and not a cause for concern. The brown color […]

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tampon

What could be the reason that I can’t insert a tampon?

If you’ve tried to insert a tampon and you’ve followed the instructions on the box that they came in and you still can’t get it into your vagina, you should […]

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