Adolescence is the transitional time zone between dependent childhood and adult independence. Adolescence is a difficult, often turbulent, time as girls must rapidly come to terms with the physical and emotional changes associated with womanhood. Friction between parents and adolescent is a frequent occurrence, particularly when there is disagreement on the degree of independence that is warranted.
Whilst there is some overlap with puberty, adolescence begins and finishes later. Gynaecological problems in childhood and adolescence may fall between the disciplines of paediatrics (the medical specialty of caring for babies and children) and gynaecology. There is a broad spectrum of normality. Parental anxieties may frequently compound the problems experienced at this difficult time.
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- Early puberty: rapid progression and reduced final height in girls with low birth weight.(2006-01)information?
- Early growth acceleration in girls with idiopathic precocious puberty. (2006-02)information?
- Early puberty-menarche after precocious pubarche: relation to prenatal growth.(2006-03)information?
- Metformin treatment to prevent early puberty in girls with precocious pubarche.(2006-04)information?
- Early puberty-menarche after precocious pubarche: relation to prenatal growth.(2006-05)information?
- Do all girls with apparent idiopathic precocious puberty require gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist treatment?(2000-02)information?
- Early puberty: rapid progression and reduced final height in girls with low birth weight.(2001-01)
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- 1 Our baby has had a little vaginal bleeding. Is this worrying?
- 2 What are intersex states?
- 3 Our toddler does not seem to have a normal opening down below. What should be done?
- 4 My little girl has a vaginal discharge. What might be the cause?
- 5 What is puberty?
- 6 What is precocious puberty?
- 7 Our teenage daughter's periods have not started yet. When should we seek medical advice?
- 8 Our daughter's periods are occurring infrequently. Should we be concerned?
- 9 What is adolescence?
- 10 What is acne and how can acne be treated?
- 11 Our teenage daughter seems to have more body hair than we would expect. What should be done?
- 12 Our teenage daughter's periods are so heavy that she has to be absent from school. What can we do?
- 13 How does the doctor determine the treatment of heavy periods for an adolescent?
- 14 How long should treatment of heavy periods be continued with an adolescent?
- 15 Should a D and C (cervical dilatation and curettage Q 24.12) be performed for an adolescent with period problems?
- 16 Are there any particular worries about a teen pregnancy?
- 17 What should be the purpose of sex education?
- 18 My adolescent daughter is being difficult. Could she have an underlying hormone problem?
- 19 Are there any special contraceptive considerations for teenagers?
- 20 What contraceptive options are available to adolescents?
- 21 Are there any medical worries if a young teenager takes the oral contraceptive pill?
- 22 Can a teenager use emergency contraception?
- 23 Where can I obtain more information?
- 24 Could I have some child support groups and teen support groups?
- 25 Could I have some acne support groups?
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