Center for Young Women's Health
Your First Pelvic Exam
/You may be worried about your first pelvic exam. It’s very normal to be uneasy about something when you don’t know what to expect. It’s also normal to feel embarrassed. […]
Read more »Low-Salt Diet
/One of the ways to manage high blood pressure is by following a low-salt (also called low-sodium) diet. What is sodium? Sodium is a mineral that is necessary for our […]
Read more »Sugar Substitutes and Artificial Sweeteners
/Sugar substitutes (sometimes called low-calorie or artificial sweeteners) are ingredients that do not contain sugar used to sweeten foods and beverages. There are a variety of foods on the market […]
Read more »Preparing for GYN Surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital
/Preparing for surgery can feel overwhelming or scary if you don’t know what to expect. You may have some unanswered questions and worries that make you feel this way. Knowing […]
Read more »Dental Dams
/Dental dams are used as a barrier during oral sex. Oral sex is a sexual act that involves the mouth, lips or tongue and a penis, vagina, anus or genital […]
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