Question 1

what changes should be made to improve adolescent health and avoid teen sex?

Accepted Answer

Education, guidance.: This is a sensitive issue.  It would be wise to have them talk with their parents, or a doctor about this issue.  This and health class in school would help them get educated about eating right, getting exercise, and about avoiding teen sex.  This also would help them not to do drugs, and/or alcohol.

Question 2

how much do adolescent health professional get trained?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Adolescent medicine specialists have a 3 year fellowship after residency, pediatricians have a minimum one month rotation in the field.  Adolescent psychiatrists have different types of training.

Question 3

who is qualified to do a girls adolescent health examination?

Accepted Answer

Pediatrician/interni: Pediatricians and internal medicine doctors typically do such exams, OB gynes or er doctors under certain circumstances do these exams too.

Question 4

does adolescent health affect reproductive health later in the future?

Accepted Answer

It may: Your typical adolescent may engage in sexual activities that can lead to STI's.Some of these can be asymptomatic during their infectious process and without early recognition and treatment may cause permanent damage to the Fallopian tubes.If so, the girl is at later risk of a dangerous tubal pregnancy or infertility.

Question 5

adolescent health doctors== is this normal to have teen refuse to be seen by a doctor for preventive health?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Many adolescents may give parents a hard time when it is time to get them in to the doctor for their wellness visits.  I would explain to your teen that this is a necessary and normal part of growing up.  Explain to them that exams are also required for school and sports, so they really do have to go.  If you have a son that would be more comfortable seeing a male, or vice versa, give that option.

Question 6

what might a doctor check during a adolescent health care wellness visit?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Typical visits are about general health and wellness.   Your provider may as about home life, school and work, relationships and sexuality, tobacco/alcohol/substance experimentation and use, mood and depression among many topics. The exam should be from head to to including a breast exam for females and genital exam for males.   The exam should offer the teen a private and confidential interview.

Question 7

adolescent health help needed. how do i convince my son to get hpv vaccine ?

Accepted Answer

Have him web surf: Plus tell himhe will be more attractive to future partners as well as being protected from hpv which now affects up to 50% of older teens! good luck.

Question 8

can you tell me what is a uk adolescent mental health unit like ?

Accepted Answer

Mental health UK: Who is it for?  Check this out: welcome to camhs where we treat children and young people with a range of difficulties that are seriously impacting on their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Patients can be seen and helped in a number of ways from consultations through to staying at our state-of-the-art inpatient facilities.  http://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/our-services/camhs/.

Question 9

what is adolescent reproductive health?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive health: Adolescents require: information including comprehensive sex education;
access to a full range of sexual and reproductive health services, including condoms, other means of contraception as appropriate intervention for treating sexually transmitted diseases and safe and supportive environments free from exploitation and abuse.

Question 10

what are your opinions on " adolescent" reproductive health?

Accepted Answer

Have some: Adolescents are at particular risk of sexually transmitted disease which results in tubal disease / occlusion.  If a teen has severe pain with periods, our research shows a 100 percent incidence of endometriosis that should be treated.

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Adolescent health help needed. how do i convince my son to get hpv vaccine ?

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