Adolescent Gynecology Program
If your adolescent daughter needs gynecologic care, she will find evaluation, treatment and support in the Adolescent Gynecology Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
We care for young women as they transition to gynecologic care. Our team of physicians and nurses — led by Monica Mainigi, MD — works together to provide care that meets the needs of each patient and her family.
Most young women are referred to us by their pediatrician or other healthcare professional. We see many young women who may be seeking our opinion and recommendations for managing special gynecological health concerns.
We will communicate with your child’s primary care office so your providers are aware of our assessment and recommendations.
Conditions we treat
Our group evaluates and treats the following gynecological issues:
- Contraception, including in adolescents with complicated family-planning needs
- Delayed puberty/delayed sexual development
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Dysmenorrhea - Hirsutism (excessive, male-pattern hair growth on women)
- Menstrual problems (absent, irregular, heavy or infrequent menstrual bleeding)
- Menstrual problems due to other chronic diseases, such as bleeding disorders
- Ovarian cysts
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome, which can affect a woman’s hormone levels, periods, and ovulation
- Vulvar abnormalities and lesions
- Vaginal discharge, infections and ulcers
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) testing and treatment
- Congenital anomalies of the female genital tract
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Endometriosis (when the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, often producing pain)
Meet your team
Our adolescent medicine specialists partner with our obstetrician/gynecologist to provide care that is respectful and understanding of young women's concerns.
Our locations
We see the majority of our Adolescent Medicine outpatients at Specialty Care, Market Street. At this time there is limited appointment availability at our King of Prussia and Brandywine Valley specialty care centers.
What to expect during your visit
How we care for your daughter — and which other specialists may be involved in her care — is determined by her diagnosis and the services she needs.
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