Girls' Health

During the teen years, caring for the skin can suddenly seem a lot more complicated. As background, the book explains the science of how skin works as an organ. The text then provides excellent advice about everyday skin care, including choosing products, maintaining a skin-friendly diet, and protecting against sun damage. Portions of the book are dedicated to managing acne, which almost three-quarters of teens experience, and other skin conditions.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections account for nearly half of STIs diagnosed among female teens and young adults each year. While an effective preventative measure against cervical cancer, the HPV vaccine also has many risks. This timely resource explores the risks and benefits of the vaccine. The narrative is friendly and engaging while sharing important details that all females should become familiar with in order to make healthy choices.

There are many things that girls must consider today when sharing information on the Internet: how to keep their information safe from those not intended to know it, how to protect their privacy, and how to protect themselves and their money. Online harassment, or cyberbullying, has also become a life-and-death issue for teens. This volume explains the types of security risks that young women can encounter online. It also provides suggestions on ways they can protect themselves and use the Internet safely.

PCOS is a hormonal imbalance that is linked to the way the body processes insulin after it has been produced by the pancreas. The disorder affects more than 5 million teen girls and women of childbearing age, and it's the leading cause of infertility. In this easy-to-follow narrative, readers learn about the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian hormones and the symptoms of PCOS. Details about diagnosis, treatment, and managing the condition are also engagingly presented.

Sexual abuse is not an expression of love; it's hurtful and destructive, and it's a crime. Teens read a gripping account of what sexual abuse means, the typical abuser profile, and what the lasting effects of sexual abuse can be. This informative book also explains how sexual abusers are using the Internet to find victims, and it offers helpful steps to prevent being an online victim. The final chapter explores ways to help in coping-through getting counseling and therapy.