title: Why adolescent gynecology? Pediatricians and pelvic examinations.
abstract: Gynecologic issues are an important part of the medical care of adolescent females. All diagnostic possibilities must be considered in assessing such patients. It is vital that pediatricians feel comfortable approaching these issues and provide reassurance and expertise to their adolescent patients.
authors.affiliation: Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Braverman
authors.forename: V C
authors.initials: VC
authors.lastname: Strasburger
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010388:Pelvis; D010808:Physical Examination; D011247:Pregnancy; D011258:Pregnancy Tests; D011253:Pregnancy in Adolescence; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy