Category: Teen Health

Teenagers worry about friends, school and relationships as they begin discovering who they are. Some teenagers experience the added worry of becoming parents. Normal teenage difficulties become accelerated when teen parents have the responsibility of a child, but there are ways to engage young people and help reduce the likelihood of teen pregnancy.  Teen Pregnancy

Everything about visiting the ObGyn (whether it is your first visit or your tenth) feels personal — and yes, even a bit uncomfortable. We understand that there is nothing exciting about trading your warm, comfy clothes for a paper gown and exam table. It’s easy to feel nervous, and even exposed.    But our goal is

What motivates you? Is it hitting a three-pointer before the final buzzer? Maybe it’s crushing the school record for the 100-meter sprint. Or maybe it’s graduating from JV to Varsity before your senior year. Whatever motivates you, developing healthy habits as a teenager will help you achieve your goals. Playing sports as a teen is

Cramps are not unusual in the world of women’s health, as more than one half of women who menstruate have some pain for 1–2 days each month. Cramps are caused by the muscle cells in the myometrium responding to hormones called prostaglandins. The muscles are working to expel the lining of the uterus, called the

Nearly 2/3 of women will get a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) in their lifetime. This very common bacterial infection is common in teenage girls, especially those who may be sexually active. UTIs usually start in the bladder and can be very uncomfortable. They are easily diagnosed and treated, but if not taken care of can

While getting your first period might have been an exciting experience (yay, womanhood!), it also becomes an annoying part of your month that you have to plan around. You avoid wearing white pants. You break out the leggings and your favorite “period underwear.” You might skip the beach trip. Hey, you might even plan vacations accordingly, so Aunt Flo

As our bodies change through puberty it can be both exciting and overwhelming.  The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that girls first see a gynecologist when they’re between the ages of 13 and 15. Why so young? Don’t worry, it isn’t necessarily for a pelvic exam. What is a pap smear?  Many gynecologists will do

Birth control options for teens and availability have improved exponentially since your mom or grandmother were teenagers. The “pill” wasn’t unveiled for contraception until 1960, and remained controversial for years after its introduction. Today, there are upwards of a dozen safe and effective options for teens —which can make it overwhelming for teens to make the best choice.  According

Being a teenager in this digital time is tough. The constant influence of technology is overwhelming and presents a set of problems that parents have a difficult time relating to. Here are some conversations to encourage girls to have a more wholesome, healthy opinion of themselves. The media is not an accurate portrayal of the

If you have a daughter headed to college in the fall, you are most likely beginning to prepare for her send off. Amid the Costco and Target runs, be sure to include a stop at one of our Southdale ObGyn clinics for a teen health exam. Leaving for college typically means your daughter is traveling