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Endocrine System for Teens
The endocrine system influences almost every cell, organ, and function of our bodies. It is instrumental in regulating mood, growth and development, metabolism, and sexual function, among other things.
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Growth Problems for Teens
In most cases, teens who are small are just physically maturing a bit more slowly than their friends. Occasionally, though, there's a medical reason why some kids and teens stop growing. Find out about growth problems and how doctors can help.
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Fibromyalgia for Teens
Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes pain in a person's muscles, joints, and other soft tissues. Find out how doctors tell if a person has fibromyalgia and what can be done to treat it.
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Delayed Puberty for Teens
Concerned about your growth or development? Puberty can be delayed for several reasons. Luckily, doctors usually can help teens with delayed puberty to develop more normally.
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Vitiligo for Teens
Vitiligo is a loss of skin pigment that causes white spots or patches to appear on the skin. It's not medically dangerous, but it can affect a person's appearance. Find out more.
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Irregular Periods for Teens
Wondering whether it's normal to have irregular periods? Get the facts about this common problem.
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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) for Teens
If periods aren't regular it's usually because a girl's body is still developing. But sometimes, changes in blood flow can be a sign of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB).
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Metabolism for Teens
Your body gets the energy it needs from food through a process called metabolism. Get all the facts on metabolism in this article.
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Turner Syndrome for Teens
Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects about 1 in every 2,500 girls. Learn more about the condition and how doctors treat it.
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Why Do People Get Depressed? for Teens
There's no one reason why people get depressed - many different things can play a role. Find out more about the things that can trigger depression.