Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology for the MRCOG

Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology (PAG) is a subspecialty that encompasses a broad spectrum of conditions affecting girls from birth up to adulthood. For younger children, vulval dermatological conditions are frequently seen, whilst the adolescent population will often present with menstrual dysfunction or pelvic pain, with a range of aetiologies. This book, aimed at trainees and consultants in the field and all healthcare professionals working in the multidisciplinary team providing care for girls with gynaecological conditions, offers practical, detailed advice on dealing with this spectrum: including rarer conditions such as disorders of puberty, including precocious puberty, delayed puberty and primary amenorrhoea, differences in sex development and Mullerian duct anomalies. Written by international experts in the field, this book will inform and inspire generations of healthcare professionals working in PAG.

Covers normal embryological development and puberty, history taking and examination and the most common paediatric and gynaecological conditions as well as complex conditions including safeguarding and legal aspects in the field

Written by leading international experts to inform and inspire future generations of PAG clinicians

Each chapter features key learning points to give clear, practical guidance on working with girls with gynaecological conditions

Table of Contents

1. Embryological development of the internal and external female genitalia Arianna Mariotto and Anju Goyal
2. Gynaecological history and examination in children and adolescents Hazel I. Learner and Sarah M. Creighton
3. Normal and precocious puberty Jo Blair
4. Common pre-pubertal problems in paediatric gynaecology Katerina Bambang
5. Adolescent menstrual dysfunction Meenakshi K. Choudhary and Mugdha Kulkarni
6. Polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescence Adam H. Balen
7. Müllerian duct anomalies Cara E. Williams
8. Primary amenorrhoea and delayed puberty Elizabeth Burt and Ephia Yasmin
9. Rokitansky syndrome Gail Busby
10. Turner syndrome Helen E. Turner and Matilde Calanchini
11. Differences in sex development Naomi S. Crouch
12. Premature ovarian insufficiency Lina Michala
13. Gynaecological laparoscopy in adolescents Thomas R. Aust and Alfred Cutner
14. Psychology in paediatric and adolescent gynaecology Julie Alderson and Samantha Cole
15. Legal and ethical aspects of paediatric and adolescent gynaecology Parivakkam S. Arunakumari.