Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To read our full Nondiscrimination Statement, click here.

Adolescent Medicine

Conditions We Treat

  • Routine management of behavioral, mental, and neurological health conditions
    • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
    • Anxiety
    • Depression
  • Endocrinological conditions
    • Acne
    • Galactorrhea
    • Hirsutism/excessive hair growth
    • Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Gynecological conditions
    • Urinary tract infection (UTI)
    • Vaginitis
  • Menstruation-related conditions
    • Heavy or irregular menstrual bleeding
    • Menstrual suppression
    • Missing periods (primary or secondary amenorrhea)
    • Painful periods (dysmenorrhea)
    • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
    • Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
  • Minor illnesses and injuries
  • Nutritional counseling and weight management
  • Primary care needs such as routine vaccinations and sports physicals
  • Sexual activity–related conditions and situations
    • Birth control/contraception (all methods, including Nexplanon and IUDs)
    • Emergency counseling after sexual trauma
    • Family planning
    • Pregnancy testing
    • Prenatal care and continuity of care after birth via the Teen and Tot Program
    • Reproductive and sexual health counseling and education
    • Sexually transmitted disease (STD) and HIV counseling, prevention, testing, and treatment, including post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
  • Substance use disorders (SUDs)
    • Mental and behavioral health disorders that co-occur with substance use
    • Primary care needs for adolescent individuals who use substances

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