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Contraception (birth control)

Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. Learn about the different types of contraception including how they work and how you can get them.

Birth control and pregnancy

Sex and relationships after a transplant

Teenagers with diabetes

Discover how to help your teenager manage their diabetes and how it will affect their day-to-day lives.

What to avoid before scoliosis surgery

There are certain preparatory steps that must be followed prior to having surgery. Learn about some things to avoid leading up to an operation for scoliosis.

Sexuality and cancer (ages 14 and up)

Sexuality is a healthy and normal part of life. Find out what sexuality is, how it is impacted by cancer and what you need to know to make safer choices about sex.

Amenorrhea

Amenorrhea is the prolonged absence of a menstrual period. Learn about amenorrhea, possible causes and how it can be treated.

HIV and teens

Information on HIV for teens including how people get HIV, managing HIV, disclosure and transitioning to adult health care.

Sexuality and cancer (ages 12 and 13)

Learn about sexuality and how it can be impacted by a cancer diagnosis and treatment. You can also find information on making safer choices about sex.

Relationships & sexuality for people with heart disease

Learn about relationships and sexuality for those with congenital heart conditions.

Dysmenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea (painful period cramps) is the most common symptom reported by teens during their periods. Learn about the types of dysmenorrhea, symptoms and how it can be treated.

Intestinal failure: Transitions during adolescence

Find information to help support your teen (12 to 18 years of age) with intestinal failure transition through developmental ages and stages.

Hemophilia: Accessing emergency care

Teens living with hemophilia can learn helpful tips on how to access care in case of an emergency.

Transport to specialized neonatal facilities

Learn about the methods of transportation necessary to accommodate premature birth, which is often an emergency event.

Transposition of the great arteries (TGA)

Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a condition where the arteries connected to the heart are in the wrong spot. Learn about the diagnosis, treatment and what you can expect in the future.

Heat-related illness in young athletes

Learn how to prevent and treat heat-related illness in children and teens who exercise in hot and humid conditions.

Cancer and your lifestyle

Listen to what other teens have to say about the impact of cancer on lifestyle and making healthy choices now and in the future.

Hemophilia: What happens during a bleed?

Teens living with hemophilia can find out what happens during a bleed. Learn about the symptoms of a bleed.

Specialists outside the liver transplant program

Learn about the specialists who will be part of your care prior to, during and after your transplant.

Ganciclovir (Intravenous)

Your child needs to take the medicine called ganciclovir. This information sheet explains what ganciclovir does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Needle pokes: Reducing pain with comfort positions and distraction

​Find out how you can use comfortable positions and distractions with your child to ease pain from needle pokes.

Congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal tract

Read about various types of congenital malformations of the GI tract. These birth defects are rare, but potentially serious.

COVID-19 and chronic pain in children and teens

Learn about how to help children and teens with chronic pain cope during the COVID-19 pandemic, and which medications are used to treat chronic pain.

Arteriovenous malformation (AVM)

An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a complex tangle of abnormal blood vessels that can affect the brain and central nervous system. Learn about the signs and symptoms, how an AVM is diagnosed, and the different treatment options.

Enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA): A guide for teenagers

Enthesitis-related arthritis is a type of childhood arthritis. Learn about how it is treated, how exercise helps, and how to maintain a normal lifestyle.