Center for Young Women's Health

DXA stands for “Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry”. It’s the most widely used method to measure bone density (how solid a person’s bones are). Does a DXA scan hurt? The test doesn’t […]

Emergency contraception (EC) is a treatment to prevent pregnancy in people who have had unprotected sex. It is not meant to be used as regular birth control. Although it is […]

E-cigarettes (vaping) have been around for decades, but it wasn’t until recently that researchers noticed a large increase in their use. Over the past 10 years, vaping has grown and […]

Vaginoscopy  is a diagnostic exam that uses a tiny camera on a long, thin, flexible piece of plastic to examine the inside of the vagina. The tiny camera can capture […]

Preparing for surgery (a procedure or operation) can seem overwhelming or scary if you don’t know what to expect. You may have some unanswered questions and worries that make you […]