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Should I Take Pills to Regulate My Period? for Teens
Doctors sometimes prescribe birth control pills (the Pill) to regulate periods. Here's why.
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Sports Supplements for Teens
Sports supplements are products used to enhance athletic performance. Lots of people who want to improve their performance have questions about how supplements work and whether they're safe.
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Eating Disorders for Parents
Eating disorders are common among teens and kids, especially young women. Read about the warning signs, prevention strategies, and ways to help a child with an eating disorder.
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Steroids and Cancer Treatment for Teens
If your doctor prescribed steroids as part of your treatment for an illness, don't worry. It's not the illegal, doping scandal kind of steroid. Get the details in this article for teens.
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Sports Supplements for Parents
Sports supplements are products used to enhance athletic performance. But there aren't enough long-term studies to know if they're safe for teens.
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Steroids for Treating Cancer for Parents
Unlike the steroids that body builders use, steroids used in cancer treatment are safe and help kids feel better.
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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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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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Bulimia for Parents
People with the eating disorder bulimia often eat large amounts of food over short periods of time (binge eat). Then, they try to prevent weight gain by doing things like exercising too much or throwing up what they ate.
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Should I Gain Weight? for Teens
Some teens think that they're too skinny, and wonder if they should do something about it. It’s normal to gain weight during the teen years, but trying to put on extra pounds may not be the way to go.