Center for Young Women's Health
Why do some girls have menstrual cramps and others don’t?
It’s true that menstrual periods can be easy for some teens and women, but others can have painful cramps. The medical word for the discomfort is called: “dysmenorrhea”, (pronounced dis-men-o-ree-a) […]
Read more »What are the most common signs of pregnancy?
Missed period: The most common symptom of pregnancy is a missed period. Some women can have spotting or very light bleeding in the very beginning when the fertilized egg attaches […]
Read more »
Why does the pelvic area in girls widen during puberty?
You may notice that as you are growing and developing, your body shape is naturally becoming curvier. Your hips actually widen during this time to prepare to carry a baby […]
Read more »
Is peeling the skin around my finger nails continuously considered “self-harm”?
It sounds like your peeling the skin is a nervous habit rather than “self-harm”. There may be more than one reason why you do this. Your cuticles could be extra […]
Read more »
Why do I have pimples right before my period?
Young women often complain of “pimples” (also called acne) just before their periods. The medical term for this is called “premenstrual acne” and it’s usually due to the hormones that […]
Read more »