Center for Young Women's Health

MRI

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“MRI” is short for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. This test is different from an x-ray because it makes a picture of your body’s organs, tissues, and bones without exposing you to radiation. An […]

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

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PID is a serious infection usually caused by sexually transmitted infections (STI). It can cause problems including chronic pain and difficulty getting pregnant (infertility). It’s important to lessen your chance of STIs […]

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Yeast Infections (Candidiasis)

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According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 75% of people born with female reproductive organs get at least one yeast infection during their lifetime, and 40-45% will have […]

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Emergency Contraception (EC)

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Emergency contraception (EC) is a backup method of birth control for preventing pregnancy after unprotected PIV (penis-in-vagina) sex. Even though it’s commonly called the “morning-after pill,” EC includes both pills […]

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Diabetes

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Diabetes is a chronic (long-term) condition that occurs when your body doesn’t make enough insulin, or when your body has trouble using the insulin that it does make. There are […]

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