Normal Vulvovaginal Health in Adolescents - 03/06/15
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Abstract |
As adolescence is often the first time a woman will see a gynecologist, it is important for health care providers to understand and be capable of explaining the changes that occur to a young woman during these years. Many adolescents and their caretakers who seek gynecologic care for what they consider vulvovaginal abnormalities may be misinterpreting completely normal changes; education and reassurance are the best treatment in these cases. Most medical literature on vulvovaginal health focuses on abnormalities and there is a paucity of information on what is considered “normal.” This goal of this review is to describe normal anatomic and physiologic vulvovaginal changes that occur during the adolescent years, as well as to offer advice on how to educate and reassure young women during this vulnerable time.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key Words : Adolescent health, Anticipatory guidance, Vulvovaginal health, Preventive care, Anatomy
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The authors indicate no conflicts of interest. |
Vol 28 - N° 3
P. 132-135 - juin 2015 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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