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American Academy of Pediatrics. Clinical report--gynecologic examination for adolescents in the pediatric office setting.

Abstract
The American Academy of Pediatrics promotes the inclusion of the gynecologic examination in the primary care setting within the medical home. Gynecologic issues are commonly seen by clinicians who provide primary care to adolescents. Some of the most common concerns include questions related to pubertal development; menstrual disorders such as dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, and abnormal uterine bleeding; contraception; and sexually transmitted and non-sexually transmitted infections. The gynecologic examination is a key element in assessing pubertal status and documenting physical findings. Most adolescents do not need an internal examination involving a speculum or bimanual examination. However, for cases in which more extensive examination is needed, the primary care office with the primary care clinician who has established rapport and trust with the patient is often the best setting for pelvic examination. This report reviews the gynecologic examination, including indications for the pelvic examination in adolescents and the approach to this examination in the office setting. Indications for referral to a gynecologist are included. The pelvic examination may be successfully completed when conducted without pressure and approached as a normal part of routine young women's health care.
AuthorsPaula K Braverman, Lesley Breech, Committee on Adolescence
JournalPediatrics (Pediatrics) Vol. 126 Issue 3 Pg. 583-90 (Sep 2010) ISSN: 1098-4275 [Electronic] United States
PMID20805151 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Practice Guideline)
Topics
  • Adolescent
  • Diagnostic Techniques, Obstetrical and Gynecological
  • Female
  • Genital Diseases, Female (diagnosis)
  • Humans
  • Office Visits
  • Pediatrics
  • Pelvis
  • Physical Examination (methods)

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