Pediatric adolescent gynecology

What is a pediatric adolescent gynecology?
Gynecology is healthcare for women – starting at any age. Pediatric and adolescent gynecology provides reproductive care for girls from infancy to age 22.

Pediatric adolescent gynecologists

• Pediatric adolescent gynecologists are specially trained to provide sensitive, age-appropriate examinations and treatment.
• They understand the variations of normal prepubertal anatomy and physiology, and know how to communicate with a child and with her parents.
• Examinations are done in a way that is reassuring and without discomfort, using instruments and equipment especially designed to examine young children and teens.

• Within a year after a girl has her first menstrual period, she should also have her first healthy-girl visit to a gynecologist. Most girls have their first period sometime between ages 9 and 15. Twelve is the average age for onset of menstruation.
• Our physicians are trained to address the special needs of adolescents for education about the breast and pelvic examinations.
• The gynecologic examination provides an opportunity to answer questions about development and to provide medical reassurances and information about issues of health and sexuality.
• Adolescent gynecologists are also trained to address other health-related concerns of adolescents, such as acne and body image, eating disorders, and drug or alcohol abuse.