Center for Young Women's Health
I have hair on my chest. Is this normal? Do other girls have hair like me?Some girls have hair on their chest, around their nipples and/or on their belly area which can be perfectly normal. Extra unwanted hair that is dark and coarse is called “hirsutism,” pronounced: her-suit-is-um, and can … read more
Articles Tagged: hirsutism
PCOS: Spironolactone
Spironolactone (pronounced: spi–ro–no–lac–tone) is a diuretic or “water pill” that’s prescribed for people who have high blood pressure and for those who have swelling due to extra fluid, but it … read more
PCOS: Worksheets
Period and Symptom Trackers: Keeping track of when your period starts and stops is a good way to see if there is a pattern to your menstrual cycle. It’s also important … read more
PCOS: The Oral Contraceptive Pill
Adolescent girls and young women are frequently prescribed oral contraceptive pills (also called the “Pill”) for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and for irregular or absent menstrual periods, menstrual cramps, acne, PMS, … read more
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome): General Information
PCOS is a common problem among teen girls and young women. In fact, almost 1 out of 10 women has PCOS. What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a … read more