Teenage health - Lloydspharmacy Health

Puberty is a rapid period of development, which brings with it a whole host of changes – from tender breasts and acne to the start of periods. Use this section to understand what’s happening to your body and find out about health issues that affect you.

General health
Cystitis
Five portions of fruit or veg each day!
Hay fever and allergic perennial rhinitis
Sunbathing
Testicular lumps and bumps
Testicular pain
Vaginitis

Periods and puberty
Heavy periods (Menorrhagia)
Painful menstruation (Dysmenorrhoea)
Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS or PMT)
Teenagers and puberty
The menstrual cycle

Sexual health
Chlamydia infections
Choosing a contraceptive to suit you
Condoms
Contraception (Chemical methods)
Contraception (Diaphragms and cervical caps)
Contraception (Morning-after pill)
Contraception (The contraceptive pill)
Contraception (The IUS)
Contraceptive coils (IUDs)
Contraceptive implants
Contraceptive injections
Genital herpes
Genital warts
Gonorrhoea
HIV and AIDS
Sexually transmitted diseases

Skin and hair problems
Acne (Spots)
Cold sores
Dandruff
Spots on the penis
Warts and verrucas

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