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Q 5. 1 Our baby has had a little vaginal bleeding. Is this worrying? Q 5. 2 What are intersex states? Q 5. 3 Our toddler does not seem to have a normal opening down below. What should be done? Q 5. 4 My little girl has a vaginal discharge. What might be the cause? Q 5. 5 What is puberty? Q 5. 6 What is precocious puberty? Q 5.7 Our teenage daughter's periods have not started yet. When should we seek medical advice? Q 5. 8 Our daughter's periods are occurring infrequently. Should we be concerned? Q 5. 9 What is adolescence? Q 5. 10 What is acne and how can acne be treated? Q 5. 11 Our teenage daughter seems to have more body hair than we would expect. What should be done? Q 5. 12 Our teenage daughter's periods are so heavy that she has to be absent from school. What can we do? Q 5. 13 How does the doctor determine the treatment of heavy periods for an adolescent? Q 5. 14 How long should treatment of heavy periods be continued with an adolescent? Q 5. 15 Should a D and C (cervical dilatation and curettage Q 24.12) be performed for an adolescent with period problems? Q 5. 16 Are there any particular worries about a teen pregnancy? Q 5. 17 What should be the purpose of sex education? Q 5.18 My adolescent daughter is being difficult. Could she have an underlying hormone problem? Q 5. 19 Are there any special contraceptive considerations for teenagers? Q 5. 20 What contraceptive options are available to adolescents? Q 5. 21 Are there any medical worries if a young teenager takes the oral contraceptive pill? Q 5. 22 Can a teenager use emergency contraception? Q 5. 23 Where can I obtain more information? Q 5. 24 Could I have some child support groups and teen support groups? Q 5. 25 Could I have some acne support groups? Recent Developments:
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