Adolescent Gynecology

UC San Diego Health provides expert gynecological care for the unique needs of adolescents and teens (16 years and older). We offer a safe and caring environment for comprehensive evaluation and treatment, as well as health education and guidance for teens and their parents. 

Our experts are experienced in treating the special needs of growing teenagers and young women who may need medical or surgical treatment for reproductive health issues, including:

• Abnormal puberty
• Precocious (early) puberty
• Delayed puberty
• Chronic pelvic pain
• Genital anomalies
• Hymeneal anomalies
• Vaginal or uterine anomalies
• Labial hypertrophy
• Genital injury or trauma
• Endocrine (hormonal) system disorders
  
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Menstrual problems
• Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia)
• Painful menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea)
• Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
• Menstrual suppression
• Ovarian cysts
• Premature ovarian insufficiency
• Preventive gynecologic care
• Sexual Health
• Birth control (contraception)
• Sexually transmitted infections (STI) screening and treatment
• Vulvar lesions