Center for Young Women's Health

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Which is better – coffee or diet soda?

There may be some health benefits related to drinking coffee, such as lowering the risk for Type 2 diabetes in adults, but coffee drinks that have added sugar and cream […]

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What causes dark spots on the face and how can I get rid of them?

There can be different reasons for dark spots on the face. The most common cause is sun damage. Brown spots from sun damage usually appear on areas of the skin […]

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I think I have labial hypertrophy. Do I have to have surgery?

No, you don’t have to have surgery. Labial hypertrophy (pronounced: lay-bee-al hi-per-tro-fee) is a long name that means the enlargement of the labia (sometimes called the vaginal lips). This isn’t […]

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I have a yellowish liquid that comes out of my vagina frequently, but it’s not painful. Is that ok?

It’s perfectly normal to have a small amount of vaginal liquid or “discharge”. That’s because the vagina makes a natural fluid that keeps the canal clean and moist. It also […]

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How deep in is your hymen?

The hymen is a just a thin membrane that surrounds the opening to the vagina. The hymen isn’t deep and doesn’t extend into the vagina. Hymens can come in different […]

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