Doctors Urged To Address Needs Of Females With Disabilities

Birth control pills are among the most common menstrual management tools used by teenagers who have developmental disabilities, according to new guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The group is encouraging pediatricians to be proactive in helping adolescents with disabilities manage their changing bodies. (Thinkstock)

Pediatricians are being encouraged to take a more active role in helping families prepare for and adapt to the changes that come with puberty for girls with disabilities.

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