While your daughter is young, about 5-7 years-old, this is the perfect time to begin teaching her about her girl anatomy. It might surprise you to learn that I think the best place to begin is with the ovaries. It All Begins with the Ovaries…
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It’s All About the Ovaries!
November 11, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Does Your Daughter Understand This About Her Period?
October 13, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
When a young girl sees spots of blood in her underwear for the first time, she has several different reactions. Of course, she realizes a big change has just taken place in her life and a few moments of panic may set in. Within a…
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Can Your Daughter Describe the Structure of Her Breast?
January 11, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Fortunately, various women’s movements have raised our awareness of breast cancer. We want our daughters to be thoughtful in the care of their breasts, but I wonder how many of them know the structure of their breast and the changes that happen during the early…
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Your Daughter’s First “Crush”
April 26, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
I thought the most surprising question to ask a mom of a 9-year-old daughter is “Did you know your daughter is probably already in puberty?” The response of disbelief has certainly been greater than I expected. But I have a feeling that asking a mom…
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Did You Know This About Ovaries and Eggs?
April 14, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
As your eight- or nine-year-old daughter enters puberty, it is time to start teaching her about her ovaries. A good place to begin is to show her where the ovaries are located in her body. This is a great illustration that you can use to…
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