| Women's Health Topics for Teens |
Below is a list of links to websites that contain valuable information about Women's Health for Teens. Please understand that while I've read through these pages, they may be linked to other pages that I don't necessarily endorse. You and your parents need to talk and decide what advice is best for you. Your parents are also the best people to talk to if you have a serious issue. If there is something you want to understand better, but are embarrassed to ask, please e-mail me and I will be happy to answer your questions. Or, you and your mom can see me in the office! PMS Cramps The female reproductive system Menstruation What is normal? An explanation of puberty (from another website) Ask your mom to bring you to a provider if: -your period lasts longer than a week -you have to change your pad very often (soaking more than one pad every 1–2 hours) -you go longer than 3 months between periods -you have bleeding in between periods -you have an unusual amount of pain before or during your period -your cramps are so bad that you are missing school or activities -your periods were regular then became irregular What is the Gardasil Vaccine? Why Wait? Sexually Transmitted Infections |
