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Author Archives: Dr. Jennifer Dietrich, Chief of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Pelvic Pain In Prepubertal And Adolescent Girls
Pelvic pain is a common symptom experienced by prepubertal and adolescent girls. When girls experience pain, it is important to note the location of the pain, timing, any inciting events, … Full Entry
Posted in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pavilion for Women
Tagged adnexal problems, causes of pelvic pain, chronic pelvic pain teenager, daughter complaining of pelvic pain, daughter vagina hurts, general pediatrics, musculoskeletal pain gynecology, ovarian torsion, puberty pelvic pain, ruptured ovarian cyst, teenage pelvic pain
Uterine Malformation: Mayer Rokitansky Küster Hauser Syndrome (MRKH)
Mayer Rokitansky Küster Hauser Syndrome (MRKH) occurs in 1/5000 girls with a 46XX karyotype and results in uterovaginal hypoplasia or agenesis. The etiology for this syndrome is unknown, but experts … Full Entry
Posted in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Parenting, Pavilion for Women
Tagged abnormal menses, abnormal pubic hair development girls, agenesis, chronic cyclic pain, functional uterine remnants, Mayer Rokitansky Küster Hauser Syndrome, risk of endometriosis, treatment of MRKH, uterovaginal hypoplasia, vaginal dimple
Vaginal Trauma: You Fell On What?
Trauma is the number one cause of morbidity and mortality in children and adolescents under the age of 21 years. With summer in full swing and more opportunities to play outside, … Full Entry
Vulvovaginitis In Prepubertal Children
Vulvovaginitis occurs in up to 75% of females before their first menstrual period and is one of the most common reasons prepubertal girls have to visit a pediatrician or pediatric … Full Entry
Posted in Child Abuse, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Parenting, Pavilion for Women
Tagged cause of vulvovaginitis, childhood vaginal disorder, inflammation of the vagina, inflammation of the vulva, perineal care for young women, urinary tract infection in children, vaginal hygiene, vaginal voiding, vulvovaginitis, what is vulvovaginitis
“My Daughter Has An Ovarian Cyst”
Ovarian cysts are very common in girls, and there are many times throughout a young woman’s life when cysts may occur. The good news is that many of these cysts … Full Entry
