This section contains a wide range of educational articles, calculators, quizzes and risk assessments for young women. To find a specific topic quickly and easily, use the search function at the top of the page. Just type in the name of the topic you are interested in and explore the results.
Vulvitis
in Health Library, Resources, Young & On Your WayVulvitis is inflammation of the soft folds of skin outside the vagina.
Safer Sex Guidelines
in Health Library, Resources, Young & On Your WayThe only safe sex is no sex, most healthcare providers say. But certain precautions and safe behaviors can reduce a person’s risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease.
Painful Periods (Dysmenorrhea)
in Health Library, Resources, Young & On Your WayPainful periods cause severe cramps and pain during a woman’s period. It can start with your first period, or begin later in life. It can be related to an underlying condition, such as endometriosis.
The Menstrual Cycle: An Overview
in Health Library, Resources, Young & On Your WayA woman is generally most fertile (able to become pregnant) a few days before, during, and after ovulation.
Cervicitis
in Health Library, Resources, Young & On Your WayCervicitis is irritation or infection of the cervix. It can be caused by a number of different sexually transmitted diseases.