Breast Conditions in Young Women
Some breast changes or conditions are related to a young woman’s menstrual cycle, but others may occur at any time. Most breast conditions are benign.
Amenorrhea in Teens
in Health Library, Resources, Young & On Your WayAmenorrhea is when a girl’s menstrual bleeding (period) doesn’t occur.
Adjustment Disorders in Children
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesAn adjustment disorder is an unhealthy emotional or behavioral reaction to a stressful event or change in a person’s life. The response happens within 3 months of the stressful event.
Acne in Children
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesAcne is a disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Hair follicles are the areas around the base or root of each hair. Sebaceous glands are the tiny glands that release oil (sebum) into the hair follicles. The sebum moistens the skin and hair. The sebum and hair get to the skin surface through tiny holes called pores.
Breast Cancer: Introduction
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesBreast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women in the U.S. Once breast cancer occurs, cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body, making it life-threatening. The good news is that breast cancer is often found early, before it has spread.
Hip Fracture
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesA hip fracture is a break in the thigh bone (femur) of your hip joint. The majority happen to people older than 60 years of age, and women get more hip fractures than men.