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Overview
About the Teenage and Young Adult Medicine
During this age, youth experience changes such as puberty, early romantic relationships, mental thought process and growing independence from their parents. Our team, located in Madison, WI, is trained in these developmental needs, as well as in preventing and treating medical conditions that are common for this age group.
Conditions we treat
Focused on teen well-being
Our team of experts evaluate and treat a wide range of conditions that may affect teens and young adults, including:
General conditions
Bleeding and clotting disorders
Pre-pubertal gynecology concerns
Risk screening and counseling for teens and young adults with chronic health conditions, including immunocompromised individuals
Teens and young adults at risk for substance abuse, or with current substance abuse use or substance use disorder
Histrelin placement and removal
Sleep difficulties
Managing chronic conditions through adolescence
Lifestyle transition planning (transition to adult care, transition to college/military)
Care for detained youth
Reproductive health
Contraception
IUD placement and removal
Nexplanon placement and removal
Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections
Menstrual concerns
Amenorrhea (lack of periods)
Dysmenorrhea (painful periods)
Menorrhagia (heavy periods)
Menstrual management with other chronic health conditions
Developmental delay
Seizure disorders
Mental health
Depression
Anxiety
Behavioral health
Risk-taking behaviors
Bullying
Stress
Nutrition concerns
The evaluation and management of nutrition concerns including easting disorders and obesity and binge eating.
Location
Our clinic
Care team