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Choosing Your Own Doctor for Teens
You deserve medical care from someone who helps you feel comfortable and understood. Get tips on finding the best doctor for you.
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Taking Charge of Your Medical Care for Teens
Figuring out health care is part of becoming an independent adult. Here are tips for teens on what that involves, and how to choose your own doctor.
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Talking to Your Doctor for Teens
People who play a role in their own health care make better decisions and stay healthier. Here are tips for teens on how (and why) to build a bond with your doctor.
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Adolescent Medicine Specialists for Teens
Adolescent medicine doctors are specialists who have extra training in the medical and emotional issues that many teens face.
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Is a Gynecologist the Same as a Primary Care Doctor? for Teens
Some primary care doctors provide routine gynecological care, but others don't.
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Testicular Torsion for Teens
This emergency condition happens when the spermatic cord gets twisted and cuts off blood supply, causing pain and swelling. Find out what to do in this article for teens.
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Questions You Can Ask Your Doctor for Teens
You're probably used to answering your doctor's questions, not asking your own. But it's your body, and you can ask about anything you want. Here are ideas to help you get started.
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Pelvic Exams for Teens
A pelvic exam is where a doctor or nurse practitioner looks at a girl's reproductive organs (both outside and internally) and feels the uterus and ovaries to be sure everything's normal. Find out what's involved in this article for teens.
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Sports Physicals for Teens
Just as professional sports stars need medical care to keep them playing their best, so do student athletes. That's why it's important to get a sports physical.
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What's It Like to Stay in the Hospital? for Teens
Scheduled for a hospital stay? Knowing what to expect can make it a little easier.