How should I prepare my teen for her first period?

Ellen Rome, MD

Pediatrics

Talking to your daughter about her upcoming periods is the best tack to take to prepare her for it. In this video, Dr. Rome explains when to start preparing for your teen's first period.

Continue Learning about Teen Perspective: Understanding Anatomy

Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD

Your nails grow from the area under your cuticle (called the matrix) the same way hair grows from fo...

Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD

It’s important to stockpile bone during adolescence because up to 90 percent of bone mass is acquire...

Dr. Doris Day, MD

Nails consist of the nail plate, which is the part you see; the cuticle, which is the tissue that co...

As a Teen, Is It Normal to Have Vaginal Discharge?

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