Normal Menstrual Physiology Sari L. Kives Nicole Hubner KEY WORDS Menarche Menstruation Ovulation Puberty This chapter reviews normal menstrual physiology, and the next several chapters discuss common menstrual abnormalities in…
Gynecologic Examination of the Adolescent and Young Adult Female Sarah Pitts Merill Weitzel KEY WORDS Gynecologic examination Pap test THE GYNECOLOGIC EXAMINATION A gynecological examination is an essential component of…
Intrauterine Devices and Long-acting Reversible Contraception Michelle Forcier KEY WORDS Contraception Hormonal implant Intrauterine device (IUD) Intrauterine system Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) Long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) is an umbrella term…
Contraceptive Pills, Patches, Rings, and Injections Anita L. Nelson KEY WORDS Contraceptive patches Contraceptive vaginal rings Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) Injectable contraceptives Oral contraceptives Despite the availability of top-tier contraceptive…
Barrier Contraceptives and Spermicides Michelle Forcier KEY WORDS Barrier contraception Cervical cap Cervical shield Condoms Contraceptive shield Diaphragm Female condom Male condom Spermicide Sponge Barrier methods of contraception include male…
Contraception Romina L. Barral Melanie A. Gold KEY WORDS Birth control Combination hormonal contraception Contraception Contraceptive implant Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate Emergency contraception Family planning Female contraception Intrauterine device Levonorgestrel Long-acting…
Adolescent and Young Adult Pregnancy and Parenting Joanne E. Cox Madeline Beauregard KEY WORDS Abortion Contraception Medical home Parenting Pregnancy Prenatal care Unplanned Although adolescent and young adult (AYA) pregnancy…
Transgender Youth and Young Adults Johanna Olson KEY WORDS Gender dysphoria Gender incongruence Gender non-conforming Gender transition Sexual attraction GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS “Transgender” is a broad term that is used to…
Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adolescents and Young Adults Eric T. Meininger KEY WORDS Bisexual Gay Homosexuality Lesbian LGB Queer Sexual minority Sexual orientation HOMOSEXUALITY Sexuality is an emotionally charged issue….
Adolescent and Young Adult Sexuality Devon J. Hensel Kimber L. Hendrix KEY WORDS Romantic relationships Sexual behavior Sexual health Sexuality Adolescence and young adulthood is recognized as an important period…
