Women's Health

Growth and Development See All  Anatomy of the Breasts in Growth and Development A closer look at the structure of the breast....more  Anatomy of Female Pelvic Area in Growth and Development The female pelvic area contains a number of organs and structures: the endometrium, uterus, ovaries, cervix, vagina, and vulva. ...more  Normal Growth in Growth and Development A child's growth not only involves the length and weight of his or her body, but also internal growth and development. ...more  Puberty: Teen Girl in Growth and Development Girls experience puberty as a sequence of events, and their pubertal changes usually begin before boys of the same age. The first pubertal change in girls usually is breast development. ...more  Normal Breast Development and Changes in Growth and Development Breast development happens in certain stages during a woman's life: first before birth, and again at puberty and later during the childbearing years. Changes also happen to the breasts during menstruation and when a woman reaches menopause. ...more  Understanding the Teen Brain in Growth and Development Parents need to realize the rational part of a teen's brain isn't fully developed and won't be until he or she is 25 years old or so. ...more  Cognitive Development in Adolescence in Growth and Development Cognitive development means the growth of a child's ability to think and reason. This growth happens differently from ages 6 to 12, and ages 12 to 18. ...more  Relationship Development in Growth and Development The teen years bring a focus on social interactions and friendships. This includes same-gender friends, same-gender groups of friends, and cross-gender groups of friends. In addition, sexual maturity triggers teens' interest in dating and sexual relationships. ...more  Healthy Eating During Adolescence in Growth and Development Encourage your teen to eat 3 balanced meals a day, with fruits or vegetables as snacks....more  Weight Management and Adolescents in Growth and Development For overweight children 7 and older, the initial goal is to keep them from gaining more weight. Changes in eating habits and exercise are gradually introduced to trim pounds....more  Menstrual Cycle: An Overview in Growth and Development A woman is generally most fertile (able to become pregnant) a few days before, during, and after ovulation. ...more