Gynecology – Page 44 – Center for Young Women's Health

Cystic Fibrosis: What Should I Know About Sex?

Updated 17 September 2019 under Health Guides.

You may be thinking about what it means to be involved in a sexual relationship. It’s normal to think about sex and have sexual feelings. Having CF has no impact […]

Cystic Fibrosis: Vaginal Yeast Infections

Updated 17 September 2019 under Health Guides.

Vaginal yeast infections are very common. About 75% of all women (with or without CF) get at least one yeast infection during their lives. About half of 15-24 year old […]

Cystic Fibrosis: Urinary Incontinence

Updated 19 November 2019 under Health Guides.

Urinary incontinence (UI) means that you leak urine when you don’t mean to. When you have CF, your pelvic floor muscles (the muscles in your groin that control your bladder) […]

Why is the area around my vagina and in between my butt cheek so dark? Is there a cure for this? Also, that area around my vagina that is darkened is very itchy. Please help.

Updated 23 January 2019 under Ask Us.

It is natural for the skin around your vagina and anus to be a bit darker than the rest of your skin; however, it shouldn’t be itchy. Sometimes changes or […]

Tagged hygiene PCOS vaginal health

I found this brown smudge in my underwear and the internet said it was old blood that took longer to come out of my body. Is it really blood and will I get my period soon?

Updated 8 February 2019 under Ask Us.

It’s true that a brown “smudge” or brown spotting is blood and it is brown instead of bright red because it is flowing slowly. Blood is bright red when it […]

Tagged menstrual cycle period

I’m 21 years old, and my cramps have always been very bad to the point that I throw up and miss school or practice. Is something wrong with me, because in the past my doctor would say it’s normal, but nobody else in my family gets it this bad either.

Updated 25 February 2019 under Ask Us.

Menstrual periods can be light and easy for some young and adult women, but for others, they can be heavy and/or accompanied by painful cramps. It’s normal to have mild […]

Tagged cramps dymenorrhea period

I always clean down there, have good hygiene but my vagina is always very sensitive to everything and it’s had an odor. I have gone to the doctor about having yeast infection and using ointment but nothing is working. Is there anything else I should be doing?

Updated 12 March 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question and good job for seeing your doctor! It’s always a good idea to see your health care provider when something isn’t right about your body. Most […]

Tagged vaginal discharge vaginal health

When I have my period, sometimes the pad will shift and stick to my bottom, and it’s painful. Is there anything I can do to help with the irritation afterwards?

Updated 19 March 2019 under Ask Us.

It sounds like you are one of the many women who experience irritation of the vulva and/or buttocks from menstrual pads. Since pads are made up of many layers of […]

Tagged period

I’ve had a weird sensation while I urinate for about a week now. I am worried. What could the problem be?

Updated 28 March 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Possible reasons for your symptom may include a urinary tract infection, vaginal infection or irritation of the vulva that feels uncomfortable when you pee. You should make […]

Tagged hygiene vaginal health

I am going on vacation in a month but I’m supposed to get my period at the same time. Is there any way to make my period come faster or delay it so I can enjoy my vacation?

Updated 22 April 2019 under Ask Us.

Delaying your period is sometimes possible if you are taking a birth control pill that has the same amount of hormone in all of the pills during the first 3 […]