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Bacterial Vaginosis

Updated 9 November 2022 under Health Guides.

People born with a female reproductive system, at any age can have Bacterial vaginosis or “BV” – rarely in teens and people who have never been sexually active. However, it is […]

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Birth Control Pills: Frequently Asked Questions

Updated 11 August 2022 under Health Guides.

Are there different kinds of birth control pills? Yes. There are many different kinds of birth control pills (there are different doses of hormones in different hormonal pills). Your health […]

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Birth Control Pills: How to take BCPs

Updated 11 August 2022 under Health Guides.

The most common pill packs come with 21 active hormone pills and seven placebo pills, but some packs have 23, 24, 26, or even 28 active pills. The example shown […]

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Birth Control Pills: General Information

Updated 11 August 2022 under Health Guides.

Birth control pills (also called oral contraceptive pills and the “Pill”) are a type of female hormonal birth control method and are very effective at preventing pregnancy. The Pills are […]

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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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Reproductive Questions and Answers for Cancer Survivors: Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)

Updated 9 May 2022 under Health Guides.

What is POI? If your doctor has told you that you have POI, your ovaries are no longer able to release hormones or eggs and you will not get your […]

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Reproductive Questions for Cancer Survivors: Fertility, Pregnancy, and Sexual Relationships

Updated 9 May 2022 under Health Guides.

If I’m planning to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy, is there anything that I can do to increase my chances of being able to get pregnant in the future? Possibly. […]

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Reproductive Questions and Answers for Cancer Survivors: Fertility Treatments

Updated 9 May 2022 under Health Guides.

In-vitro Fertilization (IVF) with your own eggs:  This type of IVF involves fertilizing your eggs with your partner’s or a donor’s sperm in a laboratory environment after you received injections […]

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Contraception: General Information

Updated 8 May 2022 under Health Guides.

You may be starting to think about what it means to be involved in a sexual relationship. There are many things that you need to think about before you decide […]

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Endometriosis: A Guide for Friends, Siblings, and Significant Others

Updated 29 November 2022 under Health Guides.

Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition that occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus is found outside its normal location. Common locations of endometrial implants include the ovaries, […]

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