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HEALTH AWARENESS IN ADOLESCENT GIRLS…..

DR YASMEEN Z KHANM.B.B.S D.N.B PEDIATRICS

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Basic Health and Hygiene

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What is Adolescence????

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What is puberty?What sets it going?Will I feel different from my usual self?

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What physical changes can I expect?Body shapeHairs everywhere

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Breasts start to develop

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Weight Gain.Skin: Pimples,acne,spots.Sweat and body odour.

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A LOT MORE CHANGES???Feeling sensitive.Intense emotions.Mood swings.Unfamiliar emotions.Conflict.

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How can girls cope with puberty?

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Read about it.Talk to an adult.Take clues from your elder sister or trusted

friend.See a professional.

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MENSTRUATION

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Is menstruation a big deal?What is menstruation? When will it happen?Is bleeding dangerous?What should you do?Is every girl's period the same?What about sports?

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1. TALK ABOUT IT.2. BE PREPARED.3. BE HAPPY.

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HOW TO USE A PAD??

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MEDICAL PROBLEMSInfectionsSkin problems, acneExcessive body hair growthProblems related to menstrual cycles

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NUTRITION AND HYGIENE

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BALANCED DIET

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KEEP AWAY FROM THE SNACKING CULTURE.AVOID BEING A COUCH POTATO

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PERSONAL HYGIENETAKE A BATH DAILY.MAKE SURE TO USE A GOOD

DEODRANT,THE ORIGINAL POWDER KIND.WEAR CLEAN CLOTHES.TAKE CARE OF YOUR HAIR.CARE OF YOUR NAILS.USE GOOD DENTAL HYGIENE.

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FEMININE HYGIENEWear loose, breathable, bottom clothing.Remove wet, sweaty bottom clothing as

soon as possible.Wash your vaginal area daily with mild

soap and water.Wash your genital area thoroughly after

urination.Change sanitary napkins frequently.