Can the birth control pill affect your fertility (ability to have children)?

Updated 14 January 2021 under Ask Us.

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 […]

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Cystic Fibrosis: Trikafta

Updated 3 January 2020 under Health Guides.

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 […]

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Cystic Fibrosis: Pregnancy and CF

Updated 9 March 2021 under Health Guides.

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 […]

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Cystic Fibrosis: Deciding Whether to Become a Parent

Updated 9 March 2021 under Health Guides.

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 […]

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I have PCOS and so does my aunt but she has children. Is infertility common among women with PCOS?

Updated 26 December 2017 under Ask Us.

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 […]

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Cystic Fibrosis: Pregnancy and Fertility Basics

Updated 20 November 2019 under Health Guides.

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 […]

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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?

Updated 7 May 2015 under Ask Us.

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 […]

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Reproductive Questions and Answers for Cancer Survivors: General Information

Updated 9 May 2022 under Health Guides.

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. […]

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