Specialized care for female patients up to age 18
Pediatric and adolescent gynecologists treat injuries, infections, unexplained bleeding and pubertal and reproductive health issues.
Care needs also are addressed for developmentally delayed children with congenital disabilities. In Temple, our Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's gynecologists collaborate with other medical specialists in the case of trauma, rare cases of cancer, and other gynecological conditions.
Schedule an appointment with a pediatric gynecologists specialist
Conditions we treat in pediatric patients
- Labial adhesions
- Unusual vaginal discharge or bleeding
- Vulvitis
- Lichen sclerosis
- Genital injuries from falls or sexual assault
Conditions we treat in adolescent patients
- Early puberty, including premature menarche (first menstrual period)
- Puberty concerns, including body image issues, may be treated in collaboration with pediatric endocrinology specialists
- Irregular or painful menstrual periods
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome, which may be characterized by infrequent menstruation and weight gain
- Pelvic or abdominal pain
- Breast issues
- Unexplained bleeding that could be related to cancer or genital injury
- Sexual assault
- Pregnancy
- PAP screenings for sexually active teens
- Sexually transmitted disease screening
- Contraception counseling