“Help your teenager child understand her body.”
Adolescence is a time for transformation. It can also be a turbulent and a difficult time for a young girl because of physical, mental and emotional changes happening at this time in her body. Hormonal changes happening in the body initiating menses, associated menstrual problems, body image issues can cause havoc in the lives of young girls. The adolescent gynaecology requires a multi-disciplinary teamwork involving genetic specialists, plastic surgeons, endocrinologist, paediatricians, urologists, dieticians, psychiatrists and psychologists.
Regular visits to the gynaecologist is also necessary to avert various gynaecological problems that may occur due to the negligence of the teenager.
Scope of Adolescent Gynaecology
·Genital developmental disorders
·Childhood gynaecological problems- vaginal bleeding, vulvovaginitis, labial adhesions
·Puberty problems- precocious/ delayed puberty
·Adolescent menstrual problems- amenorrhea, puberty menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea, oligomenorhoea
·PCOD
·Adolescent endometriosis
·Teenage contraception, Sexual abuse
·Sexual health and child protection training
·Sexually transmitted diseases and HPV vaccination
Counselling
·Preparing for puberty and periods
·Body image, weight gain
·Health and dietary fads
·Sexual health, sexual abuse
·Contraceptive needs
We at ‘Janani Clinic’ believe that adolescent gynaecological issues need to addressed in a very sensitive, responsible, non-judgmental and caring manner in a non-threatening environment. Dr Radha Rao’s excellent clinical skills and charismatic counselling abilities help her strike a chord with young people.