Center for Young Women's Health

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Is soy bad for you?

Is soy bad for you? I read an article that said consuming too much soy can be bad because it contains estrogen. Is this true? Should I cut soy out […]

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Should taking out your first tampon hurt?

If you can insert a tampon without any trouble, you should also be able to take it out. Your vaginal muscles hold the tampon in place, so trying to relax […]

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Is it safe to wash my hair during my period?

Yes. It’s perfectly safe to wash your hair during your period.

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I think I have MRSA near my vagina. I’m scared. What do I do?

I recently discovered what seems to be MRSA near my vagina. I’m too scared to tell my mom and I don’t have insurance to go to the doctor. What do […]

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What can make the hymen break?

I’ve heard that you can break your hymen by riding a horse or doing a split. Is this true? If not, why, and what can make the hymen break? The […]

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