Iron deficiency, which causes anaemia, is a huge problem for teenage girls. It’s often caused by the onset of the menstrual cycle which depletes the body’s iron stores. This can leave girls with a whole host of symptoms which really affect their everyday life. Those symptoms, according to the NHS website, include tiredness and lack […]
Category Archives: Teen Wellness
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Jan
Jan
Between the ages of 13 and 19, teenage girls undergo lots of changes. They develop from being a girl to a woman which brings about lots of stressors. This can cause fluctuations in their mental health. Some key causes of poor mental health in teen girls include bullying, academic pressure, underlying conditions and being predisposed […]
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Jan
Jan
Whether it was totally innocuous or totally traumatic, we all remember our first period. It’s an important milestone and a key part of growing up. Most people get their periods between ages 11 and 14 and it comes along with all those familiar symptoms: cramping, bloating, mood swings, tiredness and more. If you’re reading this, […]
