Menstrual suppression uses medications to make periods more manageable. The following decision aid will help you learn about the options available for menstrual suppression and identify the options that may be best for your child or teen.
Inflammation is the body's protective response against infections and injuries. Auto-inflammation occurs when the body produces an inflammatory response against its own healthy tissues. Learn about the signs and symptoms of inflammation and auto-inflammation.
Learn how to recognize life-threatening bleeding, prevent shock and stop severe bleeds.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of a group of blood conditions called anemia.
Parents can find helpful resources on blood and marrow transplants.
Learn how you can help siblings cope, after your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
Side effects after receiving a blood product are rare, but you should know what to look out for and who to contact if your child has any of these effects.
Learn why blood counts are important after your child's blood and marrow transplant.
Learn what is involved while preparing for your child's autologous transplant.
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic condition. Learn what causes it, and how it is diagnosed and treated.
Skeletal dysplasia is a term used to describe a group of genetic conditions that cause abnormal formation of bone and cartilage. Growth and other bodily functions may also be affected.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and complications of Turner syndrome.
If your child has a weak immune system learn how to protect them against infection.
Learn about research and clinical trials related to your child's blood and marrow transplant.
This page explains the diagnosis and treatment of primary immune deficiency (PID), a genetic condition that weakens the immune system.
Learn how your child can minimize infection at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.
An overview of immunization for children who have not been fully immunized according to the standard schedule.
Vaginoscopy is an examination of the vagina using a tiny tube and camera. Learn about when vaginoscopy is used and what to expect during the procedure.
Learn what blood clots are, how they form, how they are treated, and complications that can occur because of them.
Elastic compression garments improve symptoms of deep vein thrombosis and post-thrombotic syndrome. Find out what they are and how to properly use them.
Learn about nutrition and how to store and handle food after your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
Thrombophilia is a blood clotting disorder that increases the risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels. One of the most common causes of inherited thrombophilia is factor V Leiden. Learn about the symptoms, causes and management of FVL.
Learn what happens during a donor's stem cells harvest.
Learn how your child's stem cells are harvested, before the blood and marrow transplant.
Learn the types of exercises your child can do while in the hospital, after the blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
