Reproductive Development

Your First GYN Visit

When Should I Have My First Gynecologic Visit? An obstetrician-gynecologist (ob-gyn) is a doctor who specializes in the health care of women. Girls should have

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Your First Period

What is Puberty? Puberty is a time when your body begins to change to become more like an adult’s. Starting your menstrual period is one

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Tampons

What are Tampons and How Do They Work? Tampons are products used to absorb your menstrual flow. They are made of soft cotton pressed together

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PMS and PMDD

PMS stands for Premenstrual Syndrome; “pre” means “before” and “menstrual” refers to the menstrual cycle or periods. Not all girls will get PMS. Most girls and

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Puberty

What is Puberty? Puberty is the time when your body changes and becomes more like an adult When Does Puberty Start? It is normal for

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Hair (Unwanted)

Hair You can color it, curl it, straighten it, braid it, cut it, etc., but what about unwanted hair? If you have noticeable hair above

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