Adolescent Medicine Glossary

Medication that suppresses puberty by blocking gonadotropin-releasing hormone.

The activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis during puberty, triggering sexual maturation.

The rate of linear growth over a specified time period, typically expressed as centimeters per year.

Benign enlargement of breast tissue in males, commonly occurring during adolescence due to hormonal changes.

A psychosocial screening tool for adolescents covering Home, Education, Activities, Drugs, Sexuality, and Suicide/depres...

Process of moving adolescents with chronic conditions from pediatric to adult-oriented healthcare systems.

Comprehensive psychosocial screening tool for adolescents covering Home, Education, Employment, Activities, Drugs, Sexua...

Immunization against human papillomavirus, routinely recommended for adolescents to prevent cervical cancer and other HP...

Condition where low sex hormones result from inadequate pituitary or hypothalamic stimulation.

Insulin-like growth factor 1, a hormone that mediates growth hormone effects and is commonly measured in adolescent grow...

Long-acting reversible contraceptive methods including IUDs and implants.

Legal principle allowing adolescents to consent to certain medical treatments without parental involvement if they demon...

The onset of menstruation and the first menstrual period in female adolescents.

Abnormal patterns of menstruation commonly seen in adolescent females, including cycle length, flow, or timing variation...

Medical management to reduce or eliminate menstrual periods in adolescents.

Blood pressure and heart rate measurements taken while lying down, sitting, and standing to assess for postural hypotens...

Polycystic ovary syndrome, a common endocrine disorder in adolescent females characterized by irregular periods, hyperan...

The maximum rate of linear growth during the adolescent growth spurt, typically occurring around ages 12-13 in females a...

The maximum rate of linear growth during the adolescent growth spurt.

Health promotion strategy using trained adolescents to provide health information and support to their peers.

Depression screening questionnaire specifically designed for adolescent patients.

The onset of pubertal development before age 8 in girls or age 9 in boys, requiring medical evaluation.

The onset of pubic hair growth, typically occurring between ages 8-13 as one of the first visible signs of puberty.

Clinical evaluation of an adolescent's physical and sexual development using standardized staging systems.