Children's gynecologist

When should the first visit to the gynecologist take place? With the onset of puberty? At the age of 18? After the first sexual encounter? All three of these answers are not quite correct, though widely distributed. The consultation or treatment with a pediatric gynecologist may be needed by girls of any age, in some cases even for newborns.

Girls, unlike adult women, do not need to visit a gynecologist regularly, but there are several periods when a preventive examination is necessary: after birth, with the onset of puberty (approximately – at 10 years), with the onset of the first period (approximately – at 13 years) and in early adolescence (when the first sexual contacts are likely to happen).

In addition to preventive examinations, consultation with a gynecologist may be necessary if you notice in a child the following symptoms:

• redness in the genital area;

• fusion of the outer labia (synechiae);

• profuse discharge (can be clotty, yellowish or greenish, can have a foul smell);

• changes in the size or shape of the abdomen;

• too early or vice versa, late development of secondary sexual characteristics (breast enlargement, pubic hair growth and in the armpits).

In addition, a child older than 5 years can already feel and tell her parents about some symptoms:

• urination pain;

• burning or itching of the genitals;

• lower abdominal pain.

Also the consultation is necessary in case of injury in the groin, a separate reason for a visit to a specialist is the first monthly. 

Attentive, tactful and qualified specialists do everything to ensure that the process of examination by a pediatric gynecologist was not only informative and safe for the girl, but also the most comfortable psychologically.

The consultation consists in examining the patient and collecting complaints. If the girl is too young to talk about what worries her, the doctor asks her mother about the symptoms. That is why it is better if the girl is brought to a specialist consultation by her mother (and not, for example, by a nanny, father or grandmother) – this will help the child feel calmer, and will allow the doctor, if necessary, to ask in detail about the diseases suffered by the child earlier.

The examination is carried out with the help of special tools, the use of which does not damage the virginal membrane. If it is necessary to take smears for analysis, it is done at vaginal orifice to avoid discomfort.

To diagnose diseases, the following tests are performed:

• smear analysis for microflora;
• general and biochemical blood tests;
• blood tests for hormones;
• pelvic ultrasound;
• x-ray;
• computed tomography.

In most cases, a smear and ultrasound are sufficient to make a diagnosis. Other tests are additional and are performed if there are specific indications.

Pediatric gynecologists of the "Oxford Medical" clinic in Irpen successfully  treat the following diseases:

• inflammatory processes in the genitals;

• synechia's;

• yeast infection (candida);

• dysbiosis;

• vulvovaginitis;

• premature or delayed puberty.

In the Kiev network of the "Oxford medical" clinic you can undergo a comprehensive examination and get advice from related professionals (endocrinologists, dermatologists, etc.). A wide range of examinations and a large number of medical directions are available for both young and adult patients.

Most gynecological diseases in children are treated with medication. Depending on the diagnosis, the doctor may prescribe antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and other drugs. Both systemic agents and local agents in the form of suppositories and ointments are used. The duration of treatment is determined individually. After its completion, the girl must be brought to the gynecologist again for tests.

Sometimes, in particular, with early or late puberty, hormone therapy may be required. In such cases, treatment is carried out by a gynecologist and endocrinologist.

Oxford Medical also performs dissection of labia minora synechiae. This is a simple procedure performed in a day hospital.

The main condition for the prevention of gynecological diseases is hygiene. Approximately from the age of five, the child can already be taught in an unobtrusive form to conduct hygienic procedures, before that, this question lies with the parents. 

In addition it is important to monitor the health of the girl because the development of the genitals can be affected by many diseases. For example, rickets can lead to insufficient development of the uterus and ovaries. Problems with metabolism and hormones can provoke an inflammatory process,  as well as in genitals. The weakening of the immune system, provoked by frequent infectious diseases or worm infestations, can also lead to inflammation. 

To make an appointment with a pediatric gynecologist in the "Oxford Medical" clinic in Irpen you can call us or through the form on the website.

In "Oxford Medical" all conditions for diagnostics and treatment of children's gynecological diseases are created. The clinic conducts laboratory tests and installs new equipment for performing ultrasound and other examinations. Our specialists have many years of experience and know how to find an approach to each young patient, regardless of her age. Consultation of a pediatric gynecologist takes place in a comfortable atmosphere, which teaches the girl to take care of her health from an early age.

You can make an appointment with a pediatric gynecologist at "Oxford Medical" by phone or via the form on the website.