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21. Gender Identity and Gender Confusion In Children
(Gradeschool)
... a boy or a girl. During this same time of life, children learn gender role behavior—that is, do­ing things "that boys do" or "that girls do." Before the age of three they can dif­ferentiate sex-stereotyped ...
22. Social Development in Preschoolers
(Preschool)
... social ideas. By watching the role-playing that goes on during your child’s make-believe games, you’ll also see that she’s beginning to identify with her own sex. While playing house, boys naturally ...
23. Is Your Child Ready for School?
(Preschool)
... or science programs. To promote social-skills development, encourage her to play with other children of both sexes in the neighborhood and to participate in organized community-sponsored activities. Some ...
24. Emotional Development in Preschoolers
(Preschool)
... because this is what he most wants when he’s in pain or unhappy. At about the age of four and five, your preschooler also may begin to show an avid interest in basic sexuality, both his own and that ...
25. Childhood obesity
(Childhood obesity)
... compares with other children of the same sex and age. So, for example, you might be told that your child is in the 80th percentile. This means that compared with other children of the same sex and age, ...
26. Circumcision
(Decisions to Make)
... of life. A lower risk of getting cancer of the penis. However, this type of cancer is very rare in all males. A slightly lower risk of getting sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including ...
27. Autism
(Autism)
...  Autism affects children of all races and nationalities, but certain factors increase a child's risk. They include: Your child's sex. Boys are three to four times more likely to develop autism than ...
28. Atypical depression
(Atypical depression)
... antidepressants. SSRIs include fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), citalopram (Celexa) and escitalopram (Lexapro). The most common side effects include decreased sexual desire ...
29. Vaginal atrophy
(Vaginal atrophy)
... breast-feeding or at any other time your body's estrogen production declines. For many women, vaginal atrophy makes intercourse painful — and if intercourse hurts, your interest in sex will naturally ...
30. Occupational asthma
(Occupational asthma)
... to a machine called a spirometer. If certain key measurements are below normal for a person your age and sex, your airways may be blocked by inflammation (obstructed). This is a key sign of asthma. Your ...
31. Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis
(Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis)
... blood pressure or kidney failure. If you have atherosclerosis in the arteries leading to your genitals, you may have difficulties having sex. Sometimes, atherosclerosis can cause erectile dysfunction ...
32. Aortic dissection
(Aortic dissection)
... and aneurysms. Other potential risk factors include: Sex. Men have about double the incidence of aortic dissection. Age. The incidence of aortic dissection peaks in the 60s and 70s. Cocaine ...
33. Male breast cancer
(Male breast cancer)
... of male breast cancer include: Older age. Breast cancer is most common in men ages 60 to 70. Exposure to estrogen. If you take estrogen-related drugs, such as those used as part of a sex-change ...
34. Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
(Social anxiety disorder (social phobia))
... to social anxiety disorder. In addition, other negative events in life, such as family conflict or sexual abuse, may be associated with social anxiety disorder. Social anxiety disorder is one of ...
35. Anorexia nervosa
(Anorexia nervosa)
... interest in sex Depressed mood Possible use of laxatives, diet aids or herbal products When to see doctor Anorexia, like other eating disorders, can take over your life. You may think about food ...
36. Anal itching
(Anal itching)
... diarrhea. Infections. Sexually transmitted diseases may also involve the anus and can cause anal itching. In children, the parasite that causes pinworms can cause persistent anal itching. Adults in the ...
37. Bed-wetting
(Bed-wetting )
... with an increased risk of bed-wetting, including: Sex. Bed-wetting can affect anyone, but it's twice as common in boys than girls. Family history. If both of a child's parents wet the bed ...
38. Alzheimer's disease
(Alzheimer's disease)
... largely unexplained. The strongest risk gene researchers have found so far is apolipoprotein e4 (APOE-e4). Other risk genes have been identified but not conclusively confirmed. Sex Women may be more ...
39. Latex allergy
(Latex allergy)
... condoms. If you're allergic to latex, consider using natural skin condoms, or use another type of birth control. Keep in mind that natural skin condoms don't protect against sexually transmitted infections ...
40. Diabetic neuropathy
(Diabetic neuropathy)
... bladder, lungs, stomach, intestines, sex organs and eyes. Diabetes can affect the nerves in any of these areas, possibly causing: A lack of awareness that blood sugar levels are low (hypoglycemia unawareness) ...
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