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Well-Child Visit: 21 Years for Parents
Find out what the well-child visit will involve when your son or daughter is 21.
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Well-Child Visit: 20 Years for Parents
Find out what this doctor's visit will involve when your son or daughter is 20.
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Well-Child Visit: 18 Years for Parents
Find out what the well-child visit will involve when your son or daughter is 18.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) for Teens
In polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the ovaries produce higher than normal amounts of certain hormones, which can interfere with egg development and release. Learn how doctors diagnose and treat PCOS.
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Using Hair Dyes and Color During Pregnancy for Parents
Because very little dye is absorbed through the skin, dying your hair is "most likely usually safe" during pregnancy, say health experts.
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Do You Need a Pelvic Exam to Get Birth Control? for Teens
If you’re just talking with your doctor about birth control, you don’t need a pelvic exam. But you will need one for some kinds of birth control, like diaphragms.
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Can I Make My Breasts Larger? for Teens
Just like eye color or height, your genes decide your breast size.
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I'm 19. Is it Normal to Still Have Irregular Periods? for Teens
The only way to know if everything's OK is to visit your doctor or nurse practitioner.
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How Do I Switch Doctors? for Teens
Most pediatricians stop seeing patients who are between the ages of 18 and 21, so you'll need to make the switch eventually.
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Can a Doctor Tell During Your Pelvic Exam if You've Had Sex? for Teens
Most of the time, a doctor can't tell if a girl has had sex just from a pelvic exam. But you should let your doctor know if you've had sex anyway. Here's why.