Chapter 1 Puberty: Normal Sequence THE CHALLENGE Adolescence with the onset of puberty is a time of great emotional and physical change. By understanding the normal sequence of events and being sensitive to the presence of abnormalities, the caregiver may be able to make the most of opportunities to improve health and well-being. Scope of the Problem The variety of decisions, concerns, and changes confronting an adolescent are formidable, not the least of which are health issues raised by rapid growth, sexual maturation, and emerging sexuality. Puberty involves physical, emotional, and sexual changes that mark the transition from childhood to adulthood. Despite the potential need for medical education and care, teenagers have the lowest rate of physician office visits of any group. Embarrassment, inability to pay, lack of familiarity with health care delivery options, and legal obstructions to access all contribute to this lack of care. Objectives of Management Understanding the normal sequence of events involved in sexual maturation is important for counseling young women who may be concerned about “being normal.” It is also pivotal to the important task of identifying those in whom the progression is not normal so that timely evaluation and intervention may be achieved. TACTICS Relevant Pathophysiology Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Health Maintenance: Ages 65 Years and Older Urinary Incontinence: Bypass, Overflow Acne Inversa (Hidradenitis Suppurativa) Breast: Intraductal Papilloma Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Netters Obstetrics and Gynecology Jun 6, 2016 | Posted by admin in GYNECOLOGY | Comments Off on Puberty: Normal Sequence Full access? Get Clinical Tree
Chapter 1 Puberty: Normal Sequence THE CHALLENGE Adolescence with the onset of puberty is a time of great emotional and physical change. By understanding the normal sequence of events and being sensitive to the presence of abnormalities, the caregiver may be able to make the most of opportunities to improve health and well-being. Scope of the Problem The variety of decisions, concerns, and changes confronting an adolescent are formidable, not the least of which are health issues raised by rapid growth, sexual maturation, and emerging sexuality. Puberty involves physical, emotional, and sexual changes that mark the transition from childhood to adulthood. Despite the potential need for medical education and care, teenagers have the lowest rate of physician office visits of any group. Embarrassment, inability to pay, lack of familiarity with health care delivery options, and legal obstructions to access all contribute to this lack of care. Objectives of Management Understanding the normal sequence of events involved in sexual maturation is important for counseling young women who may be concerned about “being normal.” It is also pivotal to the important task of identifying those in whom the progression is not normal so that timely evaluation and intervention may be achieved. TACTICS Relevant Pathophysiology Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Health Maintenance: Ages 65 Years and Older Urinary Incontinence: Bypass, Overflow Acne Inversa (Hidradenitis Suppurativa) Breast: Intraductal Papilloma Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Netters Obstetrics and Gynecology Jun 6, 2016 | Posted by admin in GYNECOLOGY | Comments Off on Puberty: Normal Sequence Full access? Get Clinical Tree
