Introduction The period of human growth and development that occurs during adolescence is commonly referred to as puberty. This chapter focuses on normal pubertal changes, including sexual maturity and physical…

Introduction Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is the most common complaint among adolescents reporting to a gynecologist. They may present with bleeding that lasts for several weeks at a time or…

Introduction Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) adolescents are those whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth ( Table 3.1 ). Although the prevalence of gender diversity in…

Introduction Adolescence is a complex developmental phase with cognitive, physical, and psychosocial milestones ( Table 2.1 ). As a young person navigates this journey, they may engage in risk-taking behaviors…

Introduction The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) developed the primary care medical home as a model of delivering primary care with the goal of addressing and integrating high-quality health promotion,…