If you are a woman, have you considered how much what is happening in your uterus affects your daily life? We often talk about the ovaries and the important part they play in the monthly menstrual cycle, but it is equally important that she learns…
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What Does Your Daughter Know About Her Uterus?
February 8, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Tagged With: 10+ year old girls
13+ year old girls
15+ year old girls
anatomy for girls
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female reproductive system
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parenting girls
parenting teens
reproduction education
sex education
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what happens during puberty
what happens to girls during puberty
The First Heart Beat: What Can Happen After Sex
January 4, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Teens are very interested to learn about sex, but the typical teenager knows very little about what all of it means. Sadly, they know basically nothing about what happens after sexual intercourse, if an egg meets a sperm. It is important that we add this…
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Why Are Teens Disgusted by Talk of Their Reproductive Parts?
November 2, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
What kind of a response do you get from your adolescent when the topic of their genitals is mentioned? I understand that they might feel embarrassed, but I don’t understand why many of them find the topic disgusting. Three Reasons They are Disgusted One reason…
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Girls Should Learn About Boy Anatomy Too
March 22, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Sooner or later, the time will likely come when your daughter wants to know how boy anatomy is different than girl anatomy. They may even ask about this topic more than once in their lifetime, for different reasons. Certainly, your answer will depend on your…
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Teaching Anatomy Early Sets the Foundation for the Tween Years
August 2, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
I recently saw an article that appeared on a very helpful website called Young Women’s Health. This website is offered by Boston Children’s Hospital and their mission is “to help teen girls, their parents, educators, and health care providers improve their understanding of normal health and…
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