Emergency contraception,
also referred to as Plan B, is currently available in
the United States only with a prescription. The pills
are known as the
morning after pills. Many advisory committees have recommended
that the Food and Drug Administration make emergency
contraception available over the counter, in order to
provide easier accesses to treatment.
You should see your doctor for treatment if you have recurring yeast infections or if you have symptoms of a yeast infection that last for one week or more.
Of the women using a form of contraception in the United States, 40% are using a form of permanent sterilization, 27% are using an oral contraceptive, 20% using condoms, 3% are using the progestin injection, and less than 1% are using the IUD.
Many cultures have used
tattooing and body piercing as a form of body art and
adornment. Body decor such as piercing or tattooing
should not be considered a sign of psychiatric
disturbance or deviant behavior. Although there are
many that associate the practice of tattooing and body
piercing with deviancy, body piercing
and tattooing have actually been around for thousands
of years.
If you are a teen
and have acne,
you aren’t alone. Research suggests that 85 percent
of teens will have acne during their adolescent years.
Acne is in fact, a common problem even among people
over 25 years of age! Regardless of how common the problem
is however, most teens would prefer to live a life that
was acne free, right?
Healthy eating is vital for your teen’s health
and well being. The nutritional needs of teens vary
tremendously, but generally increase due to the rapid
growth and changes in body composition that occur during
puberty. Adequate nutrition is vital for ensuring your
teens overall emotional and physical health. Good eating
habits help prevent chronic illness in the future, including
obesity, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and teenage
depression.
How Do I Know If I Am Depressed?
Depression is a very serious issue, for adults and teens
alike. Depression is actually a very common problem
no matter who it affects and at what age. If you think
you might be experiencing symptoms similar to depression
it is critical that you evaluate your symptoms and seek
out help if necessary.
A “Weighty” Issue
If you are a young female adolescent then at some point
or another you have probably wondered whether or not
you are overweight. Unfortunately thanks to media portrayals
of waist thin actresses and peer pressure to look your
best at all times, many young women fall prey to the
belief that there is no such thing as ‘too skinny’
when it comes to their body image and self esteem. This
leads to many problems such as teenage
depression.
Sexually transmitted diseases or STDs are a group of infections that can
be caused by any type of sexual contact. Did you know that it is not necessary
to have actual intercourse in order to spread a sexually transmitted disease?
What Exactly Is a Normal Cycle? Vaginal bleeding occurs in all young women as a
result of hormonal changes that occur in the body. Typically your period will
begin at or around the age of 12 years. Some women however will experience their
first period as early as 9 years of age, whereas others may not have their first
menstrual cycle until they are 16 years old.
At some point or
another teens and pre-teens start wondering about sex.
Our natural instinct is of course to react uncomfortably.
Sexual development however, is an important aspect of
development and growth, just as important as your teen’s
physical growth. This
includes discourse on approaching topics such as the
morning after pill
contraception and sexually
transmitted diseases.
Did you know that teens
who smoke regularly are generally addicted to nicotine.
Most high school seniors who take up smoking
will continue to smoke through their adult years, and
sometimes even through pregnancy?
Most teens that smoke increase the amount of cigarettes
they smoke as they grow, despite the fact that many
teens believe they won’t be smoking five or ten
years down the line.
Your
Teen may be more active than you think, but also
more likely to be responsible than In days of old.
Teen sexuality is often
the subject of much controversy and introspection. Teen
sexuality and teen pregnancy are topics of concern that
ring true in the hearts and minds of parents across
the globe.
When should you bring
your teenage daughter in for their first pelvic exam?
The answer may be sooner than you think. Determining
the right time for the first gynecological visit is
but one of many questions that parents of teen girls
have to face as their daughters blossom into young women.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
recommends that most teens visit their gynecologist
between the ages of 13 and 15. It can help with early
detection of conditions such as endometriosis.
Genital warts are one of the most common sexually
transmitted diseases or STD's among men and women
young and old alike. More than 20 million people this
year will be diagnosed with some form of genital warts
or HPV.
Caused by the human papilloma virus, genital warts are actually 'benign' or non-cancerous tumors that form on the skin's surface in the genital area. The most common symptom of genital warts is a raised or cauliflower like bump or cluster of bumps in the genital area.
Herpes is one of the most common forms of viral infection or sexually transmitted diseases transmitted among people today. There are two kinds of Herpes: oral herpes, which results in cold sores or fever blisters and genital herpes.
There are many different types of treatment available today for patients with genital herpes or oral herpes. For most patients antiviral therapy is indicated whether a person has a primary or a recurrent herpes infection.
Treatment in pregnancy is safe. Most of the drug treatment available on the market today helps reduce the frequency of recurrences and can help shorten the duration of symptoms once an active disease state is present.
Self-identity does not come easy for everyone, and some teens feel left out of the crowd and perhaps even a stranger in their own home. It makes them feel hopeless, worthless, useless and unnecessary.
Anorexia and Bulimia are both very serious eating disorders which affect many teenage girls. One-half to one percent of women between the ages of 15 to 30 suffer from Anorexia. Bulimia may be more common than you think; it develops in five percent of adolescent and young women.
