Gynecology – Page 30 – Center for Young Women's Health

I’m on my period and wanted to try a tampon for the first time. I watched a tutorial on putting in a tampon, then I tried to do it. When I put the tampon in it didn’t feel right, so I removed it. It burned a lot when I was taking it out because it was dry. Now I am really nervous because I am afraid I created micro tears in my vagina. Will I get TSS (toxic shock syndrome) because I took the tampon out and it was dry? I am really worried, will I be OK?!?!

Updated 27 May 2022 under Ask Us.

For starters, it’s important to remember that inserting a tampon for the first time can take some practice. Don’t be hard on yourself, especially if it doesn’t go as you […]

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Endometriosis: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Unit

Updated 29 November 2022 under Health Guides.

Everyone has experienced physical pain at least once in their life, it doesn’t always feel good, but knowing how to manage it can make all the difference. Unfortunately, the challenging […]

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For the last four months, I have been taking a birth control called Wymzya FE. I really like this birth control, but when I had my physical with my primary care provider, they switched me to the generic form of Wymzya FE. My question is, will I still be protected from pregnancy if I take the generic form of Wymzya?

Updated 3 June 2022 under Ask Us.

Great question! Yes, you will still be protected against pregnancy even if you take a generic form of the medication. You might being wondering, is there a difference? The simple […]

Pregnancy: Eating During Pregnancy

Updated 4 June 2022 under Health Guides.

You may have heard that there is a special diet that you should follow when you are pregnant. While it is true that there are some foods that are best […]

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I am 18 years of age and facing the problem of long periods. My periods haven’t stopped and now it’s the 14th day of my period with pain. I had sex a month ago. Am I pregnant, or what?

Updated 24 June 2022 under Ask Us.

Thank you for your question! Daily bleeding for more than 8 days is considered a long period. If your period lasts for more than 8 days, you should make an […]

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I’m having period cramps and it really, really hurts. What are the best tips?

Updated 9 July 2022 under Ask Us.

This is such an important question! Menstrual periods may be light and easy for some people, but for others, they may be heavy and/or accompanied by painful cramps. We’re sorry […]

Is it normal for your vagina to be loose and look different after having sex a few times?

Updated 29 July 2022 under Ask Us.

The idea that penis-in-vagina (PIV) sex causes the vagina to become “loose” or stretched-out is a myth (meaning it is made-up) that goes back hundreds of years. You may have […]

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Hey! I was wondering, could the third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine make Plan B less effective?

Updated 19 August 2022 under Ask Us.

Great question, thanks for asking! Over the last year and a half, we have learned a lot about the COVID-19 vaccines created by Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Moderna. Every […]

How quickly do the birth control pill symptoms take to appear? When will I know when my body is used to it? I am scared of gaining weight and getting moody. So far, I haven’t, but I am very anxious that I will have this worry forever.

Updated 26 August 2022 under Ask Us.

Thank you so much for this question! This is a totally understandable fear. Some people experience physical and mental symptoms when they start taking hormonal birth control pills. Sometimes these […]

Menstrual Period: How to Prepare for your First Period

Updated 10 September 2022 under Health Guides.

Ever wondered about how to prepare for your first period? A great place to start is by understanding the “why” – why does a uterus menstruate? Next, get to know […]