title: Common gynecologic problems in adolescents.
abstract: Gynecologic problems are the most common reason adolescent girls see physicians. Therefore, physicians who see teenagers need to be prepared to deal with common gynecologic problems in this population, such as amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, abnormal vaginal bleeding, contraception, and sexually transmitted disease. This article will provide the primary care physician with information on these issues and advice on performing the gynecologic evaluation of the adolescent patient.
authors.affiliation: Mayo Medical School, Rochester, Minnesota.
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Simmons
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D000295:Adolescent Medicine; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006176:Gynecology; D006801:Humans; D008597:Menstrual Cycle; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis