It’s a marvel of modern science known by a simple two-word name. We call it “The Pill” and it’s been providing safe, effective, and convenient protection against unwanted or unplanned pregnancy for six decades. But you need to know more than “take one pill each day” to be sure it’s working.
Women who smoke are more likely to have certain health issues and develop serious diseases. Some of these effects are immediate and others develop over time.
Preeclampsia is seen in about 5 percent of all pregnancies and occurs when you develop dangerously high blood pressure. It can be life-threatening for both mother and child if left untreated.
Recovering from sexual assault or abuse is a process that looks different for everyone. There’s no timetable for healing - it may take weeks, months, or years – but there are steps you can take to begin the process.
About half of all STD cases in the United States happen in young people ages 15 to 24. Teens are at a higher risk than adults of getting STDs for a number of reasons. They may not use condoms correctly every time they have sex, or have sexual contact with multiple partners during the same period of time or don’t know they need tests to check for STDs.
It’s a marvel of modern science known by a simple two-word name. We call it “The Pill” and it’s been providing safe, effective, and convenient protection against unwanted or unplanned pregnancy for six decades. But you need to know more than “take one pill each day” to be sure it’s working.
Women who smoke are more likely to have certain health issues and develop serious diseases. Some of these effects are immediate and others develop over time.
Preeclampsia is seen in about 5 percent of all pregnancies and occurs when you develop dangerously high blood pressure. It can be life-threatening for both mother and child if left untreated.
Recovering from sexual assault or abuse is a process that looks different for everyone. There’s no timetable for healing - it may take weeks, months, or years – but there are steps you can take to begin the process.
About half of all STD cases in the United States happen in young people ages 15 to 24. Teens are at a higher risk than adults of getting STDs for a number of reasons. They may not use condoms correctly every time they have sex, or have sexual contact with multiple partners during the same period of time or don’t know they need tests to check for STDs.
