Changes During Puberty

This article discusses the dietary implications of menstruation.

This girl is going through the mood swings that accompany the bodily and hormone changes of puberty.

A 14-year-old wonders if his penis is too small for his age, and if he's developing too slowly. Our expert answers his questions.

Find out what our expert has to say about a nine-year-old girl and a six-year-old boy sharing a bedroom.

It would be ill-advised to "treat" an irregular period with birth control pills, just for convenience. Find out why.

When premature puberty is suspected, it's reasonable to take your child to see her physician.

Most cases of acne can be controlled and cleared up, either by over-the-counter products or prescriptions from a doctor.

A child's desire to touch and explore his body is healthy and normal. To punish him for his curiosity is not productive and may have serious consequences for him later in life.

A peck on the lips or cheek and hugs from you are fine, as long as they do not produce discomfort or inappropriate responses from your son.

Most pre-adolescents experience cattiness, but there are ways to boost their self-esteem.

Find out when a girl needs to have her first pelvic exam.

Get the lowdown on how to treat acne effectively.

Acne is caused by the increased production of an oily substance in the glands of the skin -- not by dirt or by eating fatty foods.

Advice on how to deal with breast development and puberty signs in girls.

Young women and adolescents should start having gynecologic examinations when they turn 18, or when they first become sexually active (if that occurs before the age of 18).

The purpose of the first gynecological exam is to evaluate the size and shape of the uterus (womb) and ovaries, to do a Pap smear to detect early signs of cervical cancer, and to screen for sexually transmitted diseases.

Find out when menstrual pain calls for a visit to the doctor.

Acne treatment should be individualized and begun as early as possible.