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	Teens who have pain while menstruating should check and make sure the pain isn't stemming from endometriosis, a serious disease that affects millions of girls and women in North America (most of whom aren't aware they have it). Don't just accept a doctor's advice that pain is normal. See the Endometriosis Association for more.
	KidsHealth - information on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
	Planned Parenthood - information for teens
	Medem - do a search for "Your First Ob-Gyn Visit"
	Medem - do a search for "Growing Up"
	Society for Adolescent Medicine
	American Medical Association Program on Child and Adolescent Health Parenting Resources
	Girl Power - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services site for girls
	KidsHealth - "Talking to Your Child About Puberty"
	KidsHealth - "Talking to Your Child About Menstruation"
	KidsHealth - "All About Menstruation" (written for children)
	KidsHealth - "When Will I Start Developing?"
	KidsHealth - information for teens on "wet dreams"
	KidsHealth - "A Guys' Guide To Testicular Injuries"
	KidsHealth - "How to Perform a Testicular Self-Examination"
	KidsHealth - article written for kids on puberty
	KidsHealth - article written for teen-age girls on breast size
	KidsHealth - "When Will I Get My Period?"
	KidsHealth - article for girls on breast and pelvic exams
	KidsHealth - "Female Reproductive System"
	KidsHealth - "Male Reproductive System"
	KidsHealth - "Growth Problems" (what's normal and what to expect)
	KidsHealth - "Am I Too Fat or Too Thin?"
	KidsHealth - "How Can I Improve My Self-Esteem?"
	KidsHealth - "Talking to Your Doctor"
	Those are MY Private Parts
	Safer Child Page on Eating Disorders -- if you find your adolescent teen (girl or boy) displaying worrisome behavior over weight, self-image, food and dieting -- find out if there is an eating disorder involved.
	The Care & Keeping of You: The Body Book for Girls (American Girl Library) by Valorie Schaefer
	It's a Girl Thing: How to Stay Healthy, Safe and in Charge by Mavis Jukes, ill. by Debbie Tilley
	Safer Child pages on Sexuality
	Safer Child pages on Communication

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