Chapter 5 – Adolescent Menstrual Dysfunction
Summary Menstrual disorders such as irregular, heavy or painful periods are common in adolescent girls and may affect quality of life, disrupt sports and social activities and are known to…
Chapter 4 – Common Prepubertal Problems in Paediatric Gynaecology
Summary There are a number of gynaecological conditions which commonly present in childhood. The commonest of these such as vulvovaginitis are self-limiting though they can be quite difficult to treat….
Chapter 3 – Normal and Precocious Puberty
Summary Puberty is a critical phase of development during which complex physiological and psychological changes result in the immature child attaining reproductive capacity. The timing of the onset of puberty…
Chapter 2 – Gynaecological History and Examination in Children and Adolescents
Summary This chapter discusses the history and examination of children and young people with gynaecological concerns. A child refers to a younger child who lacks the understanding or maturity to…
Chapter 1 – Embryological Development of the Internal and External Female Genitalia
Summary The development of internal and external genitalia starts from the same baseline embryological point. From the ninth week of gestation, it diverges to differentiate into either male or female,…
