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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and diabetes

Insulin resistance often accompanies polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Learn more about how PCOS can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes.

Polycystic ovaries syndrome (PCOS)

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Polycystic ovaries syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder caused by hormonal imbalance. Learn about the effects of PCOS as well as possible treatment options.

Screening for related conditions to diabetes (comorbidity)

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An overview of conditions related to diabetes and how how often your child will need to be screened for each condition.

Amenorrhea

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Amenorrhea is the prolonged absence of a menstrual period. Learn about amenorrhea, possible causes and how it can be treated.

Amenorrhea

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Amenorrhea is the prolonged absence of a menstrual period. Learn about amenorrhea, possible causes and how it can be treated.

Bipolar disorder: Treatment with medications

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Learn about the medications that can treat bipolar disorder, including their side effects and how your child will be monitored while they take them.

Endocrinology

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Learn about endocrine disorders including disorders affecting growth, bones, the thyroid, and puberty. The pages below discuss different endocrine disorders affecting children and teens, diagnosis, treatments and how to manage life-long conditions.

Chemotherapy phases for acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

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Learn what happens during chemotherapy phases for acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Growth problems in children

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An overview of the symptoms, causes and treatment of growth problems in children.

Diagnosis of heart-related syndromes

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Learn about heart-related syndromes. A syndrome is a medical term for a collection of signs and symptoms that generally stem from a single cause.

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

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Read about the causes and symptoms of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome epilepsy and how the condition is treated.

Down syndrome

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Down syndrome is a genetic condition present at birth. Learn about the symptoms, complications and outlook for children with Down syndrome.

Landau-Kleffner syndrome

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Read about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for Landau-Kleffner syndrome epilepsy, a rare condition in which children have difficulty with speech.

Marfan syndrome and congenital heart conditions

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Marfan syndrome is a rare hereditary disorder of connective tissue. About 60% to 80% of people with this syndrome have heart problems.

Williams syndrome and congenital heart conditions

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Most children with Williams syndrome have a heart or blood vessel problem.

CHARGE syndrome

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The effects of CHARGE syndrome differ from one child to the next. Find out how this genetic condition is caused and treated.

The menstrual cycle: What is menstruation?

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Menstruation is experienced by people with female reproductive systems. Learn about menstruation and what makes up a normal menstrual cycle.

Type 2 diabetes

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Type 2 diabetes is less common in children and teens than in adults. Learn the signs of type 2 diabetes and how it is diagnosed.

Genetics and heart conditions

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Learn about the role that genetics plays in many heart conditions that afflict children.

Noonan syndrome and congenital heart conditions

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Noonan syndrome is a genetic condition. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of Noonan syndrome and the heart conditions associated with the condition.

Campomelic dysplasia (CD)

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Information about campomelic dysplasia, a genetic condition that affects the development of the skeleton and reproductive system.

The reproductive systems

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Learn about the different parts of the male and female reproductive systems, including the proper terminology for reproductive organs and genitals.

Brain aneurysm

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An aneurysm is a bulging or ballooning area in a part of a blood vessel that can affect the brain and central nervous system. Learn about the signs and symptoms, how an aneurysm is diagnosed, and the different treatment options.

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)

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Learn about multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a rare syndrome linked to a SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS)

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Learn about hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). This condition involves the left side of the heart being underdeveloped, and is extremely serious.