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Directed Towards The Typical Family With The Typical Teenager, 100 Questions And Answers About Your Daughter’S Sexual Wellness And Development Provides Parents Of Adolescent Daughters With Reliable, Up-To-Date Information About The Special Health Issues Affecting Their Daughter's Sexual Development. This Essential Guide Covers A Wide Range Of Topics Including Breast Development, Menstruation, Birth Control, The Health Effects Of Tattoos And Piercings, And The “Pros And Cons” Of The New HPV Vaccine. Written By An Obstetrician-Gynecologist And Mother Of A Young Woman, With Commentary From Other Parents And A Teenager, This Book Offers Authoritative And Practical Answers To Your Questions About Your Daughter’S Sexual Wellness And Development.

Foreword vii

Introduction ix

Part 1 Breast Development 1

Question 1-8 discuss common questions about breast development, such as:

What are breast buds?

What are signs of breast problems in my daughter?

What are some tips for buying my daughter's first bra?

Part 2 Menstruation 9

Questions 9-20 review the menstrual cycle, including facts about common symptoms and other related body changes girls experience when their menstrual cycle begins:

When should I expect my daughter to have her first period?

What symptoms will my daughter experience during her periods?

What menstrual issues should prompt me to take my daughter to a doctor?

Part 3 Sanitary Pads and Tampons 21

Questions 21-31 explain the differences between sanitary pads and tampons, as well as when they are appropriate to use:

What should my daughter know about sanitary pads?

When should my daughter use tampons?

What is my daughter's risk of getting TSS and how can she avoid it?

Part 4 Hygiene 35

Questions 32-37 discuss the importance of hygiene as your daughter continues to grow during puberty:

Should my adolescent daughter use antiperspirants or deodorants?

Why is my daughter starting to suffer from acne?

As a mother of a daughter entering puberty, what skin care advice can I give her?

Part 5 Your Daughter's First Visit to a Gynecologist 43

Question 38 offers expert advice on your daughter's first visit to a gynecologist, including how to determine when it's time to make an appointment, what to expect while you're there, and common exam room practices:

What will happen at my daughter's first visit to the gynecologist?

Part 6 Sexually Transmitted Diseases 47

Questions 39-49 review important prevention methods for protecting your daughter from STDs, as well as symptoms of and treatment options for common types of STDs:

How important are condoms in preventing STDs?

How common are STD infections?

What is genital herpes?

Part 7 The Human Papillomavirus Vaccine 61

Questions 50-59 explain HPV, including symptoms, treatment options, and the medical risks associated with this condition:

What cancers are associated with HPV?

How is HPV transmitted?

What protection do the HPV vaccines provide?

Part 8 Birth Control 71

Questions 60-77 review different types of birth control:

What are the benefits of abstinence?

What are barrier methods of contraception?

What does my daughter need to know about birth control pills?

Part 9 The "Sexualization" of Young Girls 95

Questions 78-80 discuss how women are portrayed in the twenty-first century and how it may affect adolescent girls:

What is "sexualization"?

What does an adolescent think sex is?

Are girls engaging in sex at a younger age?

Part 10 Body Art 103

Questions 81-91 examine common types of body art as well as the care and removal of the art:

What should my daughter know about tattoos?

What should I know if my daughter says she wants a body piercing?

What should I do if my daughter's piercing site gets infected?

Part 11 Other Issues Affecting Your Daughter 119

Questions 92-100 review other medical, emotional, physical, and psychological issues that may affect your daughter as she enters into and continues to grow during puberty:

What should I know about eating disorders?

What are some of the more common psychological issues seen in adolescent females?

How common is alcohol abuse among adolescents?

Part 12 Conclusion 139

The Conclusion reviews the best ways to communicate and protect your daughter, while giving her the confidence and tools to grow into a mature, responsible adult.

Resources 141

Glossary 145

Index 153