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adolescent health
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Fox Newspolitics49 days ago
Woman Describes Effects of Testosterone and Surgery Started at Age 14
A 21-year-old woman reports that she began testosterone treatment and underwent a double mastectomy at age 14 after reporting distress linked to prior sexual abuse. She describes ongoing physical complications including urological issues, voice changes, and loss of breastfeeding…
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Study Finds 36% of Boys Aged 11-17 Gambled in Past Year
A report indicates that 36% of boys between the ages of 11 and 17 have gambled in the past year. Among 17-year-old boys, the figure rises to 49%. Sue Varma provides guidance on how parents can discuss gambling with their children.
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Finnish Study Finds Increased Mental Health Needs After Gender Treatment in Adolescents
A 25-year Finnish study of 2,083 adolescents referred to gender clinics from 1996 to 2010 found that those receiving medical gender treatments, such as hormones or surgery, experienced higher rates of mental health care needs afterward. The study, published in Acta Paediatrica, r…