Uterovaginal anomalies: diagnosis and current management in teens.
Uterovaginal anomalies in the adolescent can be a challenging group of conditions. Not only is the understanding of normal embryologic development essential but also the appreciation that her immaturity and budding sexuality will influence the nature and success of her treatment is important. The ideal care for these young females requires a team approach of both medical and supportive professionals. Normalizing her reproductive tract surgically and supporting her psychologically can usually be accomplished and, in most situations, reproductive capacity is preserved.
Spence
Jay
J
Division of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ottawa, The Ottawa Hospital--Civic Campus, 1053 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4E9, Canada. jspence@ottawahospital.on.ca
Gervaize
Patricia
P
Jain
Shilpa
S
D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D016497:Adolescent Health Services / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000592:standards; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D014599:Uterus / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014621:Vagina / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014623:Vaginal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*