Puberty

What Are the Side-Effects of Taking Lupron Depot-PED?

By Ali Tweedt | Jun 8, 2017 | Comments Off on What Are the Side-Effects of Taking Lupron Depot-PED?

During the initial weeks of treatment, hormone levels may increase before they decline. As a result, you may notice that symptoms of puberty get worse before they get better. Within one to two months of treatment, you should see these signs improve.

Transgender Youth: Providing Medical Treatment for a Misunderstood Population

By NWHN Staff | Jul 24, 2015 | Comments Off on Transgender Youth: Providing Medical Treatment for a Misunderstood Population

Because of society’s lack of awareness of a simple, yet complex part of human identity — gender — transgender children and teens are deeply misunderstood.

Early Puberty for Girls: The New “Normal” and Why We Need to Be Concerned

By NWHN Staff | Sep 1, 2009 | Comments Off on Early Puberty for Girls: The New “Normal” and Why We Need to Be Concerned

Early puberty is becoming the norm, not the exception. The Breast Cancer Fund commissioned a meta-analysis of existing data on this subject in order to explore research indicating that early menarche is a risk factor for later development of breast cancer.