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Teens, Puberty and Sex, Changes During Puberty
By Deborah Cruz
Teens, Puberty and Sex, Changes During Puberty
By Heidi Butler
Teens, Puberty and Sex, Changes During Puberty
By Elisa Cinelli
  • Teens
    Changes During Puberty

    This article discusses the dietary implications of menstruation.

  • Teens
    Changes During Puberty

    This girl is going through the mood swings that accompany the bodily and hormone changes of puberty.

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    Changes During Puberty

    A 14-year-old wonders if his penis is too small for his age, and if he's developing too slowly. Our expert answers his questions.

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    Changes During Puberty

    Find out what our expert has to say about a nine-year-old girl and a six-year-old boy sharing a bedroom.

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    Changes During Puberty

    It would be ill-advised to "treat" an irregular period with birth control pills, just for convenience. Find out why.

  • Teens
    Changes During Puberty

    When premature puberty is suspected, it's reasonable to take your child to see her physician.

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    Changes During Puberty

    Most cases of acne can be controlled and cleared up, either by over-the-counter products or prescriptions from a doctor.

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    Changes During Puberty

    A child's desire to touch and explore his body is healthy and normal. To punish him for his curiosity is not productive and may have serious consequences for him later in life.

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    Changes During Puberty

    A peck on the lips or cheek and hugs from you are fine, as long as they do not produce discomfort or inappropriate responses from your son.

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    Changes During Puberty

    Most pre-adolescents experience cattiness, but there are ways to boost their self-esteem.

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    Changes During Puberty

    Find out when a girl needs to have her first pelvic exam.

  • Teens
    Changes During Puberty

    Get the lowdown on how to treat acne effectively.

  • Teens
    Changes During Puberty

    Acne is caused by the increased production of an oily substance in the glands of the skin -- not by dirt or by eating fatty foods.

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    Changes During Puberty

    Advice on how to deal with breast development and puberty signs in girls.

  • Teens
    Changes During Puberty

    Young women and adolescents should start having gynecologic examinations when they turn 18, or when they first become sexually active (if that occurs before the age of 18).

  • Teens
    Changes During Puberty

    The purpose of the first gynecological exam is to evaluate the size and shape of the uterus (womb) and ovaries, to do a Pap smear to detect early signs of cervical cancer, and to screen for sexually transmitted diseases.

  • Teens
    Changes During Puberty

    Find out when menstrual pain calls for a visit to the doctor.

  • Teens
    Changes During Puberty

    Acne treatment should be individualized and begun as early as possible.

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