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Central Precocious Puberty
Central precocious puberty is the early onset of puberty. It can occur in children younger than 8 or 9 years… What is central precocious puberty? Puberty is the time of life when boys’ and girls’ bodies begin to develop or mature. Puberty involves sexual, physical,…
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Girls and Puberty
Puberty is a time of changes—both physical and emotional. Helping your daughter understand what’s happening and what to expect is… s first period or changes to her size can be scary. Break it down for your daughter by explaining the stages of puberty that will…
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Boys and Puberty
Puberty for boys usually starts between the ages of 9 and 16 and while it can be scary and confusing,… Puberty is defined as the period or age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction of children. For boys, puberty represents…
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For Parents: What to Expect When Your Child Goes Through Puberty
Puberty is the time in life when your child’s body becomes sexually mature. Your child will experience many changes in… environmental factors affect puberty? Are anxiety and depression a part of puberty? Resources American Academy of Family Physicians, familydoctor.org: Boys and Puberty American Academy of…
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Kids and Teens
Make sure your kids’ and teen has all the information he or she needs to make smart decisions about puberty,… …
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Busting Period Myths
When it comes to your period, you may have more questions than answers. When does it start? How often does… at the myths, let’s look at the basics your period. Its technical name is menstruation. It begins as you go through puberty and your body…
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Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia is a condition in which men have enlarge breasts often caused by a change in hormones… behind the nipple. What causes gynecomastia? The main cause of gynecomastia is a change in hormones. Most often, this happens at birth, puberty, or as part of aging…
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Hereditary Hemochromatosis
Hereditary hemochromatosis is a disease in which your body has too much iron. This extra iron can damage your tissues… 20, it affects a person’s sex hormones. Girls may begin their periods regularly. However, they may stop after a few years. Puberty can be delayed…
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Sever's Disease
Sever’s disease is a common heel injury that occurs in children. It is painful and caused by swelling of the… Sever’s disease? The foot is one of the first body parts to grow to full size. This usually happens in early puberty. During this time,…
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Learn about the causes of and treatment options for seborrheic dermatitis… in babies and adults. It may run in families. One cause may be hormones. It usually appears in babies and disappears before puberty. Another cause may be a fungus. The fungus is called malassezia…
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Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that causes problems when you eat foods with gluten, such as wheat, rye and… What is celiac disease? Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that causes problems in your small intestine. You experience the problems when you eat foods that…
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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a rare genetic disorder that affects your adrenal glands… What is congenital adrenal hyperplasia? Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) affects your adrenal glands. These glands sit atop your kidneys and produce different hormones cortisol and aldosterone. Both are essential for life…
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Thalassemia
Thalassemia is a group of inherited blood disorders that prevent your body from producing the amount of hemoglobin it… What is thalassemia? Thalassemia is a group of inherited blood disorders that prevent your body from producing the amount of hemoglobin it needs. Hemoglobin is…
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Fragile X Syndrome
What is Fragile X syndrome? Fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder. It is most often passed on from a parent to a child at the time the child is conceived. The disorder causes intellectual and developmental disabilities. This means it affects a person…
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Infertility
Infertility means a couple isn’t able to become pregnant after 1 year of having regular, unprotected sex. Infertility can affect… What is infertility? Infertility means a couple isn’t able to become pregnant after 1 year of having regular, unprotected sex. Infertility can affect both women…
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Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea is a medical term for when a woman does not have menstrual periods… What is amenorrhea? Amenorrhea is the medical term for when a woman doesn’t have menstrual periods. There are two types of amenorrhea. Primary amenorrhea is when you are late to start your…
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Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid. Your thyroid controls your metabolism, heart rate, muscles, bones, and other organs… What is hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism is known as underactive thyroid. It occurs when your thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. It means you have low thyroid…
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Talking to Your Kids About Sex
Talking with your child about sex can help them navigate this part of growing up and make your home a… Talking to your child about sex doesn't have to be difficult (or embarrassing). Have the conversation early and often. Your home will become a safe…
