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My parents are getting divorced. Is it normal to feel relieved and not sad about it?

Sometimes when parents get divorced they do so after a lot of arguing or fighting, or sometimes your parents may have appeared to not be talking to each other at […]

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PCOS: Spironolactone

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Spironolactone (pronounced: spi–ro–no–lac–tone) is a diuretic or “water pill” that’s prescribed for people who have high blood pressure and for those who have swelling due to extra fluid, but it […]

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Sleep

Between homework, sports, other activities, and having a social life, many teens don’t get enough sleep. Sleep is very important and can affect your health. Why is sleep important? Your […]

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PCOS: Insulin and Metformin

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Teens with PCOS may have elevated insulin levels and are more likely to develop diabetes. Metformin is a medication often prescribed for people with PCOS to help prevent or treat […]

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PCOS: Preparing for Your Oral Glucose Tolerance Test

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If you have PCOS and you’re getting ready to have an oral glucose tolerance test, you may be wondering how to prepare for the test and what the results may […]

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PCOS: The Oral Contraceptive Pill

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Adolescents and young people are frequently prescribed oral contraceptive pills (also called the “Pill”) for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and for other problems like irregular or absent menstrual periods, menstrual cramps, […]

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PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome): General Information

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PCOS is a common problem among teens and young people. In fact, almost 1 out of 10 people have PCOS. What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone […]

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PCOS: Worksheets

Period and Symptom Trackers: Keeping track of when your period starts and stops is a good way to see if there is a pattern to your menstrual cycle. It’s also important […]

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Calcio

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El calcio es un mineral que ayuda a desarrollar huesos fuertes. El calcio también es esencial para muchas funciones corporales, tales como la coagulación de la sangre y la función […]

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Can I go to school with Mono and participate in gym class?

You can go back to school when your health care provider says it’s okay. This is usually when you feel much better, which may take a few days to a […]

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