Center for Young Women's HealthYou should call your dentist and let him/her know that the pain in your jaw is worse. Your dentist or health care provider may wish to re-evaluate you to make … read more
Articles Tagged: pain management
Vulvodynia
What is vulvodynia? Vulvodynia is pain or discomfort when the area around the vaginal opening (vestibule) is touched, particularly when pressure is applied such as after trying to insert a … read more
TMJ Disorders
What is TMJ? TMJ is short for temporomandibular (tem-pour-o-man-dib-u-lar) joint (disorders/conditions). The TMJ connects the “mandible” (the lower jaw) to the temporal bone (located on either side of your face … read more
I’m a lesbian and I’ve just been told that I might have endometriosis. My girlfriend is scared to have sex with me in case it makes things worse or she hurts me! Would it make a difference if I had sex?
Some woman may experience pain or “pressure” with sexual intercourse, but many do not. We recommend that you tell your partner that you will let her know if you are … read more
Endometriosis: College Planning
Planning for college is a time filled with challenges and excitement. College life opens the door to personal growth and independence. It can be difficult, since you may be making … read more
Endometriosis: Coping with Pain
Even though everyone experiences pain differently, it can be helpful to think of your pain in two ways: the physical pain you have, and how your pain impacts your life. … read more
Endometriosis: Pain and Symptom Tracking
Keeping track of pelvic pain, menstrual cramps, and other symptoms such as pain when you pass urine or when you have a bowel movement is important. Be sure to write … read more
Endometriosis: General Information
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis, pronounced, “end–o–me–tree–o–sis” can affect girls of all ages. It is an inflammatory condition that occurs when tissue similar to the inside lining of the uterus is … read more
Acupuncture
Acupuncture used to be a treatment that was only practiced in Eastern Asia, but over the years it’s become available in the United States and many other countries. Acupuncture is … read more