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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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How Can I See My Doctor Without My Parents? for Teens
You might not want to talk with your doctor about things like sex or STDs when your parent is in the exam room. These three tips may help.
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How Can I Get Birth Control Without Telling My Parents? for Teens
If you can't talk with your parents about birth control, you can still get it from your doctor, a health clinic, or a school’s student health center.
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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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What Can I Say to a Friend Who's Having Unprotected Sex? for Teens
Sex is a topic that can be hard to talk about, even with friends. Here's how to start a tough talk.
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Autism Special Needs Checklist: Teens & Young Adults for Parents
As your child moves toward adulthood, learn the tools you need to make the transition as smooth as possible. This 6-step checklist can help.
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Telling Your Partner You Have an STD for Teens
If you have a sexually transmitted disease (STD), it’s best for your partner or any past partners to hear it from you. Here’s how to have the talk.
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Helping Teens Who Self-Harm for Parents
Cutting and other forms of self-injury among teens have become more common in recent years. Learn how to help a teen who self-harms.
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Well-Child Visit: 16 Years for Parents
Find out what the well-child visit will involve when your son or daughter is 16.
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Well-Child Visit: 17 Years for Parents
Find out what the well-child visit will involve when your son or daughter is 17.