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Taking 16 Year Old to the Gynecologist?
Asked by M.M. from Springfield
on October 24, 2011
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I Just made her a Gynecologist appointment for friday after school (only time they could find a spot), and i just told her today, and I could tell she was nervous alre...
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- i think i would have picked a day other than homecoming. Cheerleaders usually have lots of responsibility with the game -- pep rallies, decorating goal posts. You ma...
- I like the response just posted. You covered most of it. Just be sure to ask about the Gardasil vaccination--- sexually active or not!
- I applaud you for being pro-active...I was SO sure my daughters were not sexually active...until my 15 year old came to me to tearfully tell me she was pregnant. Belie...
Unmotivated 16 Year Old
Asked by J.Y. from Pittsburgh
on January 10, 2009
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My 16 year old daughter is very smart, but is very unmotivated to complete her school work, therefor seems to be running a C average in almost everything. I speak to h...
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- J.: I suffered from depression since age 14...at that age I had counseling, but no meds (at that time my parents believed I just "needed Jesus"...that's why I commend...
- Aside from something 'mental' going on, it's possible that she may need one-on-one help because she may not be 'getting it'. You could look into a tutoring school... I...
- Sometimes people are conditioned to be what they hear people calling them. So if she hears that she is lazy, unmotivated, depressed. Then she feels that is who she i...
I Have a New 15 Year Old Foster Son in My Care Who Can't Wake up in the Morning
Asked by R.R. from New York
on December 1, 2008
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I just had a 15 year old sweet boy placed in my care who can not wake up in the morning.
He sets the alarm clock, it goes off for 40 minutes, wakes up everyone in the...
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- Hi R., You didn't mention if you know this boy very well, or what his background is. If you don't know his background can you get more information? How long has t...
- Dear R., I've raised two teenagers and always said they should make school hours from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. I think that's when teenagers function best. My dau...
- Thank you for being a foster parent for a teenager--as a former case worker I know how hard it is to find a good foster home for a teenager (even ones who are nice kid...
16 Year Old Daughter Pregnant
Asked by L.G. from Dallas
on July 24, 2010
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My 16 year old daughter is pregnant and lives with me. I make a decent income and know I would not qualify. Can she qualify for medicaid or will my income disqualify...
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- Natalie O. is correct. She can at least qualify for the baby, if not for herself. If she does qualify, Medicaid will pay for all her prenatal care and post partum care...
- There's only one way to find out. If she's old enough to get pregnant and she's decided to have the baby then she's old enough to determine how to pay for it. Tell h...
- I haven't read through all of your responses yet, some sound quiet harsh, I'm sorry people can be so rude! anyhow (before I go off on a tangent about their rude behav...
Advice for Dealing with a 15 Year Old...
Asked by B.C. from Joplin
on May 14, 2011
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I am looking for REAL advice...and I know that I have been lenient to the extreme. I worry that I am too close to the situation to be rational...at the moment i just f...
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- I had issues with my son and tried to take his cell phone away as punishment for bad behavior/grades. He refused and called dad. he is still there and I miss him so mu...
- Damn... a 15 y/o acting like that? I'd have beaten him before it got to that point. Seriously. Some things deserve physical discipline... such as being disrespectfu...
- IMHO you need major counseling to deal with this . . . as soon as possible. The issue sounds much deeper than curfews and GPA. I wish you luck - praying for you guys.
Doctor Recommendations in the West Valley: GYN, Internist
Asked by P.B. from Los Angeles
on March 19, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I spend so much time taking care of the kids, husband, home, and work, that I forgot to take care of myself! I recently woke up to the fact that I am in peri...
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- Hi P., my Dr. is great, he is a male but he works with a female Dr. too, you can request to be seen by her. Her name is Dr. Felicia Ota and the male Dr. is Dr. Entin. ...
- Hi P. I have started seeing Dr Tally Silberstein ###-###-#### at Tarzana Medical Center. She is really kind and spends time listening to you when needed.
- Hi P., I don't know how they handle the payment end of things,but I absolutely adore my gyn.There are 2 women in the practice,Dr Imelda Tio and Dr Lauren Hyman.They...
First Dermatologist Appointment
Asked by S.H. from Huntsville
on September 11, 2011
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I decided today I need to make an appointment with a dermatologist. I found one & will be calling them Monday morning to hopefully get an appointment.
I have what ...
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- I second the others when they say get the full body check--and get one yearly, just like you do your pelvics and (depending on your age) mammograms. Like Leah, I'v...
- When I took my 16 year old in for acne she did a scalp, upper body and leg check for moles. I didn't even ask her to, but glad she did. I would assume your dermatologi...
- This initial appointment would be for the mole, and then make an appointment to have a full "inspection" done. According to how big the mole is and where it is, you...
Questions About an OB GYN
Asked by K.F. from Phoenix
on September 3, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
I have a friend who is in search for a new OB GYN and I was wondering if anyone has seen Dr. Alperin from Contemporary Care for Women in Tempe and what y...
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- I have been seeing him for about 5 years, maybe even longer. I have really like him, he delivered my son. The nurses call back in an appropriate time frame. He has ...
- Dr. Alperin cared for me during both of my pregnancies, performed my tubal ligation, and is still my GYN. He is very sweet, caring, reassuring, and proactive. He has ...
- I have just switched to Contemporary Care for Women in Tempe. I got a lot of recommendations for Dr. Linnerson who I really like so far. MY baby is due next month. ...
Advice on How to Handle a Sexually Active 16 Year Old Girl.
Asked by D.L. from Dallas
on May 24, 2008
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My 16 year old daughter was recently found to be sexually active. My husband and I of course are now worried that she will get pregnant. We have decided to take her ...
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- If you want her to understand the consequences of her actions, you need to talk to her without coming off as being mean or aggressive. Make her feel comfortable talkin...
- As the mom of a now 18 year old daughter who was sexually active at 15(apparently) and had a baby at 16, I urge you to take her to have a pap and be put on birth contr...
- Have you thought about true love waits? My mom gave me a ring was a symbol of waiting till I was married. Ok I am going to be honest I didnt wait either though. She d...
What Could Cause Swelling in a 16 Year Old Girl?
Asked by A.B. from Fayetteville
on April 23, 2010
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My daughter is 16 years old and has gained about 30 pounds in the past 4 months. My husband and I are both very thin and all 3 of us are on the same diet. I just thoug...
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- I agree with Mandy -- take her to the doctor and have her thyroid checked. The doctor will probably suggest a few other blood tests as well. Is she on any medications ...
- Not trying to insult you but are you sure she is not pregnant and you are in denial? If not how is her salt intake? Does she drink enough water? What about her stres...
- i'd have her to a dr asap. so many things could be going on... diabetes, thyroid problem, other endocrine issues. i'd have some bloodwork done immediately, like bef...
