Center for Young Women's Health

Your First Pelvic Exam

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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. […]

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Low-Salt Diet

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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 […]

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Sugar Substitutes and Artificial Sweeteners

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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 […]

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Preparing for GYN Surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital

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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 […]

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Dental Dams

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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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