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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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Health Care Providers: Nurses for Parents
Nurses provide much of the day-to-day care in hospitals, doing vital jobs like giving medicine and educating patients about self-care. Many kinds of nurses provide varying levels of care.
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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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What's a Primary Care Physician (PCP)? for Parents
PCPs are health care providers that offer routine checkups, vaccines, and non-emergency medical care. Learn more about PCPs and how to choose a great one.
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Health Care Providers: Obstetricians & Gynecologists for Parents
Obstetrics & gynecology is the branch of medicine that treats conditions and problems related to female reproductive health.
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Health Care Providers: Behavioral Health Specialists for Parents
Behavioral health is medical care that helps manage emotions and behaviors. The main health care providers who work in behavioral health are psychologists and psychiatrists.
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Gyn Checkups for Teens
Girls should get their first gynecological checkup between ages 13 and 15. Find out what happens during a yearly gyn visit -- and why most girls don't get internal exams.
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Getting the Most From a Doctor's Visit for Parents
Here are tips on the best ways to communicate with your child's doctor and get the most information during a visit.
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Birth Control: IUDs for Parents
An IUD is a piece of T-shaped plastic placed inside the uterus. It's a good birth control option because it lasts for many years, needs no daily care, and is very effective at preventing pregnancy.
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The IUD for Teens
Before you consider having sex, you need to know how to protect yourself. Learn more about the IUD and to find out how well it works for teens.