Center for Young Women's Health

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What is leukorrhea?

Leukorrhea is the medical name for normal vaginal discharge. You may notice it in your underwear. It’s usually thick and sticky. It can be white or yellow, but it doesn’t […]

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What is the appropriate time to have sex after menstruating?

Although women are most fertile during the middle part of her cycle, there’s a chance a woman can become pregnant ANY TIME she has unprotected intercourse, AND pregnancy can happen […]

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Are there any home remedies for irregular periods?

Although not often thought of as a home remedy, healthy eating and exercise can help to treat irregular bleeding. If you are having irregular periods, it’s best to make an […]

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Is it true that having lumps on the breast is a sign of breast cancer?

A breast lump can be concerning, but most breast lumps that teens have are not caused by cancer but rather from normal changes that happen during development. If you find […]

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I’m 14 and I haven’t gotten my period yet. Is this normal?

It’s normal to get your period as early as 9 years old or as late as 15 years old. This is a big time range, and it’s hard to be […]

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