Changes During Puberty

Daughters: From Childhood Through Adolescence Woman to Woman Approximately 95 percent of those who suffer bulimia or anorexia are females. Only 5 to 10 percent are males. A study by the American Association of University Women reported some di...

"I Can't Go Anywhere -- I Have a Pimple!" Info Flash Eighty-three percent of teens worry at least sometimes about their complexion; approximately one-third or more indicate that they have felt anxious, embarrassed, or frustrated by their acne. A...

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. ...

Girls and Puberty In girls, breast development can begin any time between the ages of 8 and 13. (Later development may be considered “delayed” but is not necessarily abnormal.) As the breasts grow, pubic hair will begin to appear, and your d...

Boys and Puberty Info Flash To their great embarrassment, almost two-thirds of boys develop some swelling around the nipples during the early stages of puberty. This is normal. The puffiness will disappear within 12 to 18 months. Boys are every...

Menstrual Problems: Symptoms and Treatment Now even the most conservative physicians no longer believe that PMS is “all in the head.” Problems that crop up two weeks before you start menstruating and those that occur during your period are v...

Our expert addresses some common questions about menstrual flow and tampon use in young teens. ...

Nutrition and MenstruationThe menstrual cycle in a woman is a delicate interaction of hormones and physiological responses. The menstrual cycle is the body's way of preparing itself every month for a possible pregnancy. As women of childbearing a...

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

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

Breast buds are an indication that your daughter is simply in the early stages of puberty. ...

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 girl's growth slows down once she starts her periods, but it doesn't stop completely. ...

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. ...

Prepubescent children often seem to withdraw from the family. Find out what's normal. ...

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. ...