Menstruation

What should you do when your 14-year-old goes five months without a period? ...

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

What should you do when your 14-year-old goes five months without a period? ...

It can be "normal" for a girl to skip a few months of periods, especially early on. But when is it a cause for concern? ...

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

Many girls have varied periods for up to two years after their first period. There may be several months in a row without any period, especially during the first year after menarche. ...

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

When it comes to screen time and kids, it isn't all bad news. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers guidelines on how to make screen time healthy and educational.

Get some advice on how to explain the changes of puberty and menstruation to an 11-year-old girl. ...

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

Is a female doctor a better choice for a girl, once she begins menstruating? ...

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

The age at which a girl will start to menstruate is quite variable -- find out the normal range. ...

Even after their first period, girls continue to grow taller, and "regular" menstrual cycles usually do not happen for one to two years more. ...