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Gynecology focuses on diseases of the female reproductive system. Our Adolescent Gynecology team is trained in the special needs of growing girls and young women, both medical and emotional. We see patients who have a variety of concerns, including belly and pelvic pain, vulvovaginal problems, and menstrual cramps and disorders.
We care for girls and young women with a broad range of gynecological concerns, including:
PCOS is a hormone disorder that often appears during the teen years. In PCOS, the ovaries produce too many male hormones. This causes the ovaries to become enlarged and develop many fluid-filled sacs, or cysts. In some cases, PCOS may be treated with medicines to regulate hormone balance and periods (menstruation)....read more
When young people are considering using birth control (contraceptives) for family planning, healthcare providers can help them find a safe and effective method that fits their needs. Birth control pills (oral contraceptives) may also be a treatment for some gynecological conditions, including some problems with periods....read more
STDs are infectious diseases that spread through close contact. Left untreated, they can cause lasting damage. Common STDs include chlamydia, genital herpes and gonorrhea....read more
Our team is trained to help with both physical and emotional care for young people who have been sexually assaulted or abused.
Children and teens go through puberty at different times during adolescence. Sometimes, however, medical problems can delay puberty. In these cases, carefully controlled treatment with hormone medicines provides help....read more
Young women may have a variety of problems with their menstrual periods. Periods may be unpredictable, painful, too frequent or absent all together. Often, these problems are symptoms of another condition.
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