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Book Synopsis
The gynecology of young girls and teenagers provides exacting challenges. Intimate examination can be daunting for the patient, and the balance between parental permission and patient privacy shifts as menstruation and sexual activity begins.

Table of Contents

Preface, xi

Contributors, xiii

SECTION 1 PREPUBERTAL GIRLS, 1

Part 1 Introduction

1 Initial assessment, 3
Maureen Lynch

Part 2 Prepubertal Girls: Symptoms and Signs

2 Ambiguous genitalia in the neonate and infant, 6
Sejal Shah and Avni C. Shah

3 Vaginal discharge and odor, 14
Corinne Bazella and Majorie Greenfield

4 Vaginal bleeding, 18
Valerie S. Ratts

5 Ovarian masses, 22
Julie L. Strickland and Anne-Marie Priebe

Part 3 Prepubertal Girls: Gynecologic Conditions

6 Labial adhesions, 29
Jane E. D. Broecker

7 Pediatric vulvovaginitis, 33
Sari Kives

8 Sexual abuse, 38
Nancy D. Kellogg and James L. Lukefahr

SECTION 2 CONCERNS IN PREPUBERTAL GIRLS AND IN ADOLESCENTS, 43

Part 1 External Genitalia

9 Normal hymen and hymenal variations, 45
Amy D. DiVasta and Estherann Grace

10 Vulvar signs and symptoms, 49

10.1 Overview of vulvar signs and symptoms, 49
Paula J. Adams Hillard

10.2 Vulvar ulcers and aphthosis, 57
Helen R. Deitch

10.3 Vulvar tumors, cysts, and masses, 60
Meredith Loveless

10.4 Vulvar abscesses, 64
Jennie Yoost and S. Paige Hertweck

11 Vulvar lichen sclerosus, 69
Paula J. Adams Hillard

12 Accidental trauma, 72
Mariel A. Focseneanu and Diane F. Merritt

13 Female genital mutilation, 76
Katherine A. Zakhour and Comfort Momoh

Part 2 Puberty

14 Normal puberty, 80
Jennifer C. Kelley and Frank M. Biro

15 Precocious puberty, 87
Paul B. Kaplowitz

16 Delayed puberty, 91
Sara E. Watson, Peter A. Lee and Christopher P. Houk

SECTION 3 ADOLESCENT GIRLS, 97

Part 1 Adolescent Health

17 Initial assessment: consultation with an adolescent girl, 99
Paula J. Adams Hillard

18 Confidentiality, 103
Janice Bacon and Jennifer A. Greene

19 Legal issues, 108
Rebecca Gudeman and Abigail English

20 Adolescent sexuality, 114
Linda M. Kollar

21 Adolescent preventive care for healthy teens, 119
Kristin L. Kaltenstadler and Corinne Lehmann

22 Weight, 125

22.1 Overweight and obesity and gynecologic conditions, 125
Stephanie Crewe and Maria Trent

22.2 Eating disorders, 131
Anne Hsii and Neville H. Golden

23 The female athlete, 138
James R. Ebert

24 Immunizations, 142
Amy B. Middleman

25 Substance abuse: screening and brief intervention, 146
Patricia Schram and Sharon Levy

26 Suicidal ideation and self-harm: screening, 151
Matthew B. Wintersteen and Christopher V. Chambers

27 Healthcare for lesbian, bisexual, and transgender adolescents, 154
Elizabeth B. Erbaugh and Margaret J. Blythe

28 Developmental delay, 158
Lisa Allen and Melanie Ornstein

29 Menstrual health, 163

29.1 Tampons and menstrual hygiene products, 163
Stephanie Stockburger and Hatim A. Omar

29.2 Normal menses, 166
Paula J. Adams Hillard

29.3 Menstrual suppression, 169
Kelly Kantartzis and Gina Sucato

30 The gynecologic exam, 174

30.1 When and how to perform a gynecologic exam, 174
Paula J. Adams Hillard

30.2 Cervical cytology screening, 180
Paula J. Adams Hillard

31 Sexually-transmitted disease screening, 183
Michael G. Spigarelli

Part 2 Pregnancy Prevention and Options

32 Unintended pregnancy: options and counseling, 187
Kaiyti Duffy and Rachael Phelps

33 Contraceptive counseling, 192

33.1 Contraceptive counseling for healthy teens, 192
Stephanie B. Teal

33.2 Contraceptive counseling for teens with medical illness, 197
Melissa Gilliam and Amy Whitaker

34 Contraception, 205

34.1 Barrier methods, 205
Uri Belkind and Susan M. Coupey

34.2 Oral contraception, 210
Emily M. Godfrey and Melissa Kottke

34.3 Transdermal and vaginal combination methods, 217
Sherine Patterson-Rose and Paula Braverman

34.4 Intrauterine devices, 222
Sophia Yen

34.5 Progestin-only contraception, 226
Michelle M. Isley and Andrew M. Kaunitz

34.6 Emergency contraception, 230
Kaiyti Duffy and Melanie A. Gold

Part 3 Adolescent Girls: Symptoms and Signs

35 Hirsutism, 234
Dianne Deplewski and Robert L. Rosenfield

36 The breast, 241

36.1 Breast concerns, 241
Kaylene J. Logan and Eduardo Lara-Torre

36.2 Breast discharge, 246
Donald E. Greydanus and Colleen Bryzik Dodich

37 Vaginal discharge, 249
Seema Menon, Mandakini Sadhir, and Susan Jay

38 Pelvic masses, 254
Noam Smorgick-Rosenbaum and Elisabeth H. Quint

39 Gynecologic pain, 260

39.1 Pelvic and abdominal pain, 260
Geri D. Hewitt

39.2 Myofascial (musculoskeletal) pain, 266
John Jarrell

40 Amenorrhea, 269
Melanie Nathan and Andrea L. Zuckerman

41 Abnormal uterine bleeding, 275
Jennifer E. Dietrich and Jennifer L. Bercaw-Pratt

42 Premenstrual syndrome/premenstrual dysphoric disorder and mood disorders, 281
Michael Dobbs and Paula Braverman

Part 4 Adolescent Girls: Gynecologic Conditions

43 Vulvovaginal conditions, 285

43.1 Yeast/candida, 285
Sofya Maslyanskaya and Elizabeth Alderman

43.2 Bacterial vaginosis, 289
Jennifer Louis-Jacques and Rebecca Flynn O’Brien

44 Sexually-transmitted diseases, 293

44.1 Genital herpes, 293
Terri Warren

44.2 Human papillomavirus and condyloma, 297
Lea E. Widdice and Jessica A. Kahn

44.3 Chlamydia, 302
Taraneh Shafii and Gale R. Burstein

44.4 Gonorrhea, 307
Bree Weaver and J. Dennis Fortenberry

44.5 Trichomonas, 312
Samantha E. Montgomery and Jill S. Huppert

44.6 HIV, 315
Anita Radix and Donna Futterman

44.7 Other sexually-transmitted diseases, 318
Ellen S. Rome

45 Dysmenorrhea, 325
Michelle Forcier and Zeev Harel

46 Congenital anomalies, 330
Amy M. Vallerie and Lesley L. Breech

47 Ectopic pregnancy, 339
Michelle Vichnin

48 The ovaries, 342

48.1 Ovarian cysts, 342
Paula J. Adams Hillard

48.2 Ovarian germ cell tumors, 348
Claire Templeman

49 Endometriosis, 351
Mary Anne Jamieson

50 Polycystic ovary syndrome, 355
Samantha M. Pfeifer

51 Pelvic infl ammatory disease, 361
Colleen McNicholas and Jeffrey F. Peipert

52 Gonadal dysgenesis, 366
Courtney A. Marsh and Yolanda R. Smith

53 Sexual assault and date rape, 371
Beth L. Emerson and Kirsten Bechtel

Appendix 1 Essential information, 375

Appendix 2 Useful web resources for adolescents, their parents/caregivers, and clinicians, 389

Index, 391

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      Publication Date: 10/05/2013
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The gynecology of young girls and teenagers provides exacting challenges. Intimate examination can be daunting for the patient, and the balance between parental permission and patient privacy shifts as menstruation and sexual activity begins.

      Table of Contents

      Preface, xi

      Contributors, xiii

      SECTION 1 PREPUBERTAL GIRLS, 1

      Part 1 Introduction

      1 Initial assessment, 3
      Maureen Lynch

      Part 2 Prepubertal Girls: Symptoms and Signs

      2 Ambiguous genitalia in the neonate and infant, 6
      Sejal Shah and Avni C. Shah

      3 Vaginal discharge and odor, 14
      Corinne Bazella and Majorie Greenfield

      4 Vaginal bleeding, 18
      Valerie S. Ratts

      5 Ovarian masses, 22
      Julie L. Strickland and Anne-Marie Priebe

      Part 3 Prepubertal Girls: Gynecologic Conditions

      6 Labial adhesions, 29
      Jane E. D. Broecker

      7 Pediatric vulvovaginitis, 33
      Sari Kives

      8 Sexual abuse, 38
      Nancy D. Kellogg and James L. Lukefahr

      SECTION 2 CONCERNS IN PREPUBERTAL GIRLS AND IN ADOLESCENTS, 43

      Part 1 External Genitalia

      9 Normal hymen and hymenal variations, 45
      Amy D. DiVasta and Estherann Grace

      10 Vulvar signs and symptoms, 49

      10.1 Overview of vulvar signs and symptoms, 49
      Paula J. Adams Hillard

      10.2 Vulvar ulcers and aphthosis, 57
      Helen R. Deitch

      10.3 Vulvar tumors, cysts, and masses, 60
      Meredith Loveless

      10.4 Vulvar abscesses, 64
      Jennie Yoost and S. Paige Hertweck

      11 Vulvar lichen sclerosus, 69
      Paula J. Adams Hillard

      12 Accidental trauma, 72
      Mariel A. Focseneanu and Diane F. Merritt

      13 Female genital mutilation, 76
      Katherine A. Zakhour and Comfort Momoh

      Part 2 Puberty

      14 Normal puberty, 80
      Jennifer C. Kelley and Frank M. Biro

      15 Precocious puberty, 87
      Paul B. Kaplowitz

      16 Delayed puberty, 91
      Sara E. Watson, Peter A. Lee and Christopher P. Houk

      SECTION 3 ADOLESCENT GIRLS, 97

      Part 1 Adolescent Health

      17 Initial assessment: consultation with an adolescent girl, 99
      Paula J. Adams Hillard

      18 Confidentiality, 103
      Janice Bacon and Jennifer A. Greene

      19 Legal issues, 108
      Rebecca Gudeman and Abigail English

      20 Adolescent sexuality, 114
      Linda M. Kollar

      21 Adolescent preventive care for healthy teens, 119
      Kristin L. Kaltenstadler and Corinne Lehmann

      22 Weight, 125

      22.1 Overweight and obesity and gynecologic conditions, 125
      Stephanie Crewe and Maria Trent

      22.2 Eating disorders, 131
      Anne Hsii and Neville H. Golden

      23 The female athlete, 138
      James R. Ebert

      24 Immunizations, 142
      Amy B. Middleman

      25 Substance abuse: screening and brief intervention, 146
      Patricia Schram and Sharon Levy

      26 Suicidal ideation and self-harm: screening, 151
      Matthew B. Wintersteen and Christopher V. Chambers

      27 Healthcare for lesbian, bisexual, and transgender adolescents, 154
      Elizabeth B. Erbaugh and Margaret J. Blythe

      28 Developmental delay, 158
      Lisa Allen and Melanie Ornstein

      29 Menstrual health, 163

      29.1 Tampons and menstrual hygiene products, 163
      Stephanie Stockburger and Hatim A. Omar

      29.2 Normal menses, 166
      Paula J. Adams Hillard

      29.3 Menstrual suppression, 169
      Kelly Kantartzis and Gina Sucato

      30 The gynecologic exam, 174

      30.1 When and how to perform a gynecologic exam, 174
      Paula J. Adams Hillard

      30.2 Cervical cytology screening, 180
      Paula J. Adams Hillard

      31 Sexually-transmitted disease screening, 183
      Michael G. Spigarelli

      Part 2 Pregnancy Prevention and Options

      32 Unintended pregnancy: options and counseling, 187
      Kaiyti Duffy and Rachael Phelps

      33 Contraceptive counseling, 192

      33.1 Contraceptive counseling for healthy teens, 192
      Stephanie B. Teal

      33.2 Contraceptive counseling for teens with medical illness, 197
      Melissa Gilliam and Amy Whitaker

      34 Contraception, 205

      34.1 Barrier methods, 205
      Uri Belkind and Susan M. Coupey

      34.2 Oral contraception, 210
      Emily M. Godfrey and Melissa Kottke

      34.3 Transdermal and vaginal combination methods, 217
      Sherine Patterson-Rose and Paula Braverman

      34.4 Intrauterine devices, 222
      Sophia Yen

      34.5 Progestin-only contraception, 226
      Michelle M. Isley and Andrew M. Kaunitz

      34.6 Emergency contraception, 230
      Kaiyti Duffy and Melanie A. Gold

      Part 3 Adolescent Girls: Symptoms and Signs

      35 Hirsutism, 234
      Dianne Deplewski and Robert L. Rosenfield

      36 The breast, 241

      36.1 Breast concerns, 241
      Kaylene J. Logan and Eduardo Lara-Torre

      36.2 Breast discharge, 246
      Donald E. Greydanus and Colleen Bryzik Dodich

      37 Vaginal discharge, 249
      Seema Menon, Mandakini Sadhir, and Susan Jay

      38 Pelvic masses, 254
      Noam Smorgick-Rosenbaum and Elisabeth H. Quint

      39 Gynecologic pain, 260

      39.1 Pelvic and abdominal pain, 260
      Geri D. Hewitt

      39.2 Myofascial (musculoskeletal) pain, 266
      John Jarrell

      40 Amenorrhea, 269
      Melanie Nathan and Andrea L. Zuckerman

      41 Abnormal uterine bleeding, 275
      Jennifer E. Dietrich and Jennifer L. Bercaw-Pratt

      42 Premenstrual syndrome/premenstrual dysphoric disorder and mood disorders, 281
      Michael Dobbs and Paula Braverman

      Part 4 Adolescent Girls: Gynecologic Conditions

      43 Vulvovaginal conditions, 285

      43.1 Yeast/candida, 285
      Sofya Maslyanskaya and Elizabeth Alderman

      43.2 Bacterial vaginosis, 289
      Jennifer Louis-Jacques and Rebecca Flynn O’Brien

      44 Sexually-transmitted diseases, 293

      44.1 Genital herpes, 293
      Terri Warren

      44.2 Human papillomavirus and condyloma, 297
      Lea E. Widdice and Jessica A. Kahn

      44.3 Chlamydia, 302
      Taraneh Shafii and Gale R. Burstein

      44.4 Gonorrhea, 307
      Bree Weaver and J. Dennis Fortenberry

      44.5 Trichomonas, 312
      Samantha E. Montgomery and Jill S. Huppert

      44.6 HIV, 315
      Anita Radix and Donna Futterman

      44.7 Other sexually-transmitted diseases, 318
      Ellen S. Rome

      45 Dysmenorrhea, 325
      Michelle Forcier and Zeev Harel

      46 Congenital anomalies, 330
      Amy M. Vallerie and Lesley L. Breech

      47 Ectopic pregnancy, 339
      Michelle Vichnin

      48 The ovaries, 342

      48.1 Ovarian cysts, 342
      Paula J. Adams Hillard

      48.2 Ovarian germ cell tumors, 348
      Claire Templeman

      49 Endometriosis, 351
      Mary Anne Jamieson

      50 Polycystic ovary syndrome, 355
      Samantha M. Pfeifer

      51 Pelvic infl ammatory disease, 361
      Colleen McNicholas and Jeffrey F. Peipert

      52 Gonadal dysgenesis, 366
      Courtney A. Marsh and Yolanda R. Smith

      53 Sexual assault and date rape, 371
      Beth L. Emerson and Kirsten Bechtel

      Appendix 1 Essential information, 375

      Appendix 2 Useful web resources for adolescents, their parents/caregivers, and clinicians, 389

      Index, 391

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