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  • I'm 19. Is it Normal to Still Have Irregular Periods? for Teens


    The only way to know if everything's OK is to visit your doctor or nurse practitioner.

  • Health Care Providers: Nurses for Parents


    Nurses provide much of the day-to-day care in hospitals, doing vital jobs like giving medicine and educating patients about self-care. Many kinds of nurses provide varying levels of care.

  • Health Care Providers: Obstetricians & Gynecologists for Parents


    Obstetrics & gynecology is the branch of medicine that treats conditions and problems related to female reproductive health.

  • Choosing a Pediatrician for Your New Baby for Parents


    Along with considering baby names and buying a crib, choosing the right health care provider should be on your to-do list when you're expecting.

  • Pelvic Exams for Teens


    A pelvic exam is where a doctor or nurse practitioner looks at a girl's reproductive organs (both outside and internally) and feels the uterus and ovaries to be sure everything's normal. Find out what's involved in this article for teens.

  • Gyn Checkups for Teens


    Girls should get their first gynecological checkup between ages 13 and 15. Find out what happens during a yearly gyn visit -- and why most girls don't get internal exams.

  • Health Care Providers: Behavioral Health Specialists for Parents


    Behavioral health is medical care that helps manage emotions and behaviors. The main health care providers who work in behavioral health are psychologists and psychiatrists.

  • Health Care Providers: Orthopedists for Parents


    An orthopedist, or orthopedic surgeon, studies, diagnoses, and treats conditions that affect muscles, joints, and bones, such as infections, sports injuries, broken bones, and joint problems.

  • What's a Primary Care Physician (PCP)? for Parents


    PCPs are health care providers that offer routine checkups, vaccines, and non-emergency medical care. Learn more about PCPs and how to choose a great one.

  • What's a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine? for Parents


    You might be surprised to learn that not all physicians have the letters MD after their names. Some have the letters DO (doctor of osteopathy).