Center for Young Women's Health
Your First Pelvic ExamYou may be worried about your first pelvic exam. It’s very normal to be uneasy about something when you don’t know what to expect. It’s also normal to feel embarrassed. … read more
Articles Tagged: vaginal health
I think I have MRSA near my vagina. I’m scared. What do I do?
I recently discovered what seems to be MRSA near my vagina. I’m too scared to tell my mom and I don’t have insurance to go to the doctor. What do … read more
Labia
What are labia? Girls are born with two sets of labia. These are located on the vulva, which is the name for the outer part of a woman’s genitals. “Labia” means “lips” … read more
Yeast Infections (Candidiasis)
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 75% of women get at least one yeast infection during their lifetime and 40-45% will have two or more. Some women … read more
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the US. It’s caused by bacteria that can infect the vagina, cervix, fallopian tubes, anus, urethra, throat, or eye. … read more
Vaginal Infections (Vaginitis)
Vaginal infections happen to women of all ages, regardless of whether they have had sex. Most women have a vaginal infection at least one time during their lives. Vaginal infections … read more
Bacterial Vaginosis
Women at any age can have Bacterial vaginosis or “BV” – rarely in teens and women who have never been sexually active. However, it is much more common among girls … read more
I’m having itching and peeling around my vagina? Should I be worried?
There can be different reasons for itchiness of the area around a women’s vagina (vulva). The medical term for the symptoms is “vulvitis” if the itchiness is just on the … read more
Lichen Sclerosus
Lichen sclerosus is a rare skin condition that usually affects the vulva and anal areas in young girls, adolescents, and adults. It’s unknown what causes the condition, but it’s more … read more
I have a smell coming from my vagina. What causes it and how do I get rid of it?
Showering every day with mild soap and warm water usually does the trick to feel clean and fresh in general, but if you have a vaginal discharge, itching, or vaginal … read more