Infertility
Infertility is difficulty achieving pregnancy after a defined period of regular attempts, with earlier assessment advised for older age or known risk factors.
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Ovulation disorders
Ovulation disorders occur when eggs are released irregularly or not at all. They are a common cause of difficulty becoming pregnant.
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Ovulation is the release of an egg from an ovary, usually once in a menstrual cycle. Timing varies and calendar estimates are not exact.
Read more →Male fertility
Male fertility depends on sperm production, transport and function, alongside general and reproductive health. A fertility problem is not a measure of masculinity.
Read more →Female fertility
Female fertility describes the capacity to become pregnant and is influenced by ovulation, egg number and quality, open fallopian tubes, uterine health and age.
Read more →Acne in teenagers
Acne is inflammation of oil glands and hair follicles, producing blackheads, whiteheads and inflamed spots. It is common in adolescence and is not caused by poor hygiene.
Read more →Polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents
PCOS is a hormonal and metabolic condition involving ovulatory dysfunction and androgen excess. Diagnosis in adolescents requires care because irregular cycles and acne can be normal early in puberty.
Read more →Vitamin D deficiency in children
Vitamin D deficiency can impair bone mineralisation and, when severe, cause rickets. Risk depends on sunlight, skin, diet and health factors.
Read more →Underweight children
A child may be underweight when growth measurements are low or crossing centile lines. The pattern matters more than a single number.
Read more →Delayed puberty
Delayed puberty means expected pubertal development has not started or progressed within the usual age range. Normal family variation is common.
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