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Adolescence And Contraception, Donald E. Greydanus, Carolyn M. Lentzsch-Parcells, Hatim A. Omar, Colleen B. Dodich
Adolescence And Contraception, Donald E. Greydanus, Carolyn M. Lentzsch-Parcells, Hatim A. Omar, Colleen B. Dodich
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
The age of adolescence is the time when most adolescents in the world become sexually active with resultant millions of pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. This paper considers methods of contraception for these adolescents, including oral contraceptions, transdermal contraception, mini-pills, intravaginal ring, injectable contraception, intrauterine devices, barrier contraceptives, implants, and others. It is important for clinicians caring for sexually active youth to provide information regarding contraception and appropriate contraceptive prescriptions.
The Female And Male Adolescent Breast, Donald E. Greydanus, Stephanie Stockburger, Hatim A. Omar, Colleen B. Dodich
The Female And Male Adolescent Breast, Donald E. Greydanus, Stephanie Stockburger, Hatim A. Omar, Colleen B. Dodich
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
The breast is an important organ system for the adolescent female and occasionally for the adolescent male as well. This chapter reviews basic principles of breast concerns and disorders including congenital anomalies, asymmetric breast development, underdeveloped breasts, virginal hypertrophy, breast masses, mastaglia, galactorrhea, gynecomastia in males, and others. Clinicians should be attuned to issues and concerns for this important structure in adolescents.
Pregnancy In Adolescence, Donald E. Greydanus, Marlene B. Huff, Hatim A. Omar, Colleen B. Dodich
Pregnancy In Adolescence, Donald E. Greydanus, Marlene B. Huff, Hatim A. Omar, Colleen B. Dodich
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
Over 14 million adolescents in the world annually give birth and nearly 800.000 adolescents in the United States become pregnant each year. This paper considers concepts of teen pregnancy including risks to the mother as well as offspring, the adolescent father, issues related to abortion, and concepts of prevention of unwanted pregnancy in youth. Adolescent pregnancy is a global phenomenon affecting all societies and cultures.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases In Adolescence, Donald E. Greydanus, Jane Seyler, Hatim A. Omar, Colleen B. Dodich
Sexually Transmitted Diseases In Adolescence, Donald E. Greydanus, Jane Seyler, Hatim A. Omar, Colleen B. Dodich
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
High rates of unprotected sexual behavior in adolescents result in millions of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the world. This paper reviews factors inducing high STD rates, specific STDs, and their management based on 2010 US Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) STD guidelines. Clinicians should screen all their sexually active adolescent patients for STDs and provide preventive education as well as treatment measures.
Adolescent Female Menstrual Disorders, Donald E. Greydanus, Shawn Sorrel, Hatim A. Omar, Colleen B. Dodich
Adolescent Female Menstrual Disorders, Donald E. Greydanus, Shawn Sorrel, Hatim A. Omar, Colleen B. Dodich
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
This paper reviews basic concepts of menstrual disorders in adolescents beginning with an overview of menstrual physiology followed by consideration of various abnormal menstrual patterns: amenorrhea (primary and secondary), dysfunctional uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea (primary and secondary), and premenstrual syndrome.