Center for Young Women's Health

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Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)

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Primary Ovarian Insufficiency or POI (previously called Premature Ovarian Failure, or POF) affects approximately 1 out of every 1000 teens and adults who were assigned female at birth and are […]

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Colds and Flu: Prevention and Treatment

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The best way to fight colds and flu is to not get them in the first place! Here are some tips for protecting yourself and preventing the spread of the […]

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Colds and Flu: General Information

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According to the Center for Disease Control, every year more than 470,000 people in the United States have to go to the hospital for flu-related problems. Colds are even more common, […]

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Dandruff

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Dandruff isn’t a serious condition and it’s not contagious, but those annoying white flakes can prevent you from wearing your favorite shirt and/or be embarrassing for some. There are many […]

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Contraceptive Sponge

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The contraceptive sponge is a small, donut-shaped foam sponge that contains a spermicide called Nonoxynol-9. The contraceptive sponge is a vaginal barrier method that prevents pregnancy by keeping sperm from fertilizing an […]

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