Center for Young Women's Health
Can the birth control pill affect your fertility (ability to have children)?Birth control pills (also called oral contraceptive pills or the “Pill”) are a type of female hormonal birth control method. Teens take the birth control pill for a variety of … read more
Articles Tagged: fertility
Cystic Fibrosis: Trikafta
What is TrikaftaTM? Trikafta is a “triple-combination therapy” made of three different modulator drugs- tezacaftor, ivacaftor, and elexacaftor. Modulators work by helping to fix defective CFTR protein. Trikafta may be … read more
Cystic Fibrosis: Pregnancy and CF
Most women with cystic fibrosis (CF) can get pregnant. Some things may be different for a woman with CF during a pregnancy than for women without CF. Since pregnancy can … read more
Cystic Fibrosis: Deciding Whether to Become a Parent
Whether or not you have CF, there is a lot to consider when you are deciding to have children. As someone with CF, you will need to think about your … read more
I have PCOS and so does my aunt but she has children. Is infertility common among women with PCOS?
It’s important to understand that young and adult women with PCOS have a normal uterus (womb) and healthy eggs. Many women with PCOS have trouble getting pregnant but some have … read more
Cystic Fibrosis: Pregnancy and Fertility Basics
Can I get pregnant if I have CF? YES. Most women with CF can get pregnant and give birth to healthy babies, but it’s always best to PLAN AHEAD with … read more
Lately I have been thinking I should get my first pelvic exam, but when and where do I do this? Will I get checked for STIs and whether I can have children in the future?
Most health care providers agree that a woman should have her first pelvic exam whenever she has a symptom such as abnormal bleeding, discharge or pain, or when she turns … read more
Reproductive Questions and Answers for Cancer Survivors: General Information
Today, more and more girls are living healthy lives after having cancer. As a cancer survivor, you may have some special concerns about your menstrual periods, fertility, and sexual relationships. … read more