Can I get pregnant if I have CF? YES. Most women with CF can get pregnant and give birth to healthy babies, but it’s always best to PLAN AHEAD with […]
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In general, you can usually prevent vaginal dryness and dry skin by avoiding irritants. An “irritant” is something that causes “irritation” which can lead to redness, dryness, peeling skin, or […]
Read more »Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common reproductive endocrine disease among individuals of childbearing age. Although this condition has not received much publicity, it impacts many young people born […]
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If you or a member of your family has a spinal deformity you probably have questions and concerns. The health care providers and nurses in the Boston Children’s Hospital Spine […]
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Teens with eating disorder behaviors or symptoms may be referred to an eating disorder program by their pediatrician, family doctor, or nurse practitioner. While no two programs are exactly the […]
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As you get older your health care needs will change. Your teen years are a good time to talk with your primary care provider (PCP) about whether you need to […]
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Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis (Ju-ven-ile My-as-theen-ia Grav-is – or JMG) is a childhood form of myasthenia gravis (MG), which is seen in adults. It’s an autoimmune disease, which means that the […]
Read more »The Youth Advisory Program mentors and trains high school students to become peer leaders at Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH). After receiving leadership training, the peers also function as health ambassadors […]
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Some teenagers have difficulty keeping up with the energy needs of their bodies and, as a result, may be underweight. While there are medical reasons this could be happening, it […]
Read more »Young people with eating disorder behaviors or symptoms are generally referred to an eating disorder program by their pediatrician, family doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. As a parent, it’s […]
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