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Posted by: Chelsea Kebodeaux, MD on Apr 02, 2026

Labial adhesions are common in young girls and usually harmless, often resolving on their own by puberty. Learn what causes them, signs to watch for (like irritation or urine dribbling), when creams or other treatment may be recommended, and how gentle hygiene habits can help prevent irritation and recurrence.

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Menstrual Manipulation for Patients With Disabilities
Adolescence can be a period of turbulence and transition for both teens and their parents or caregivers. Teens with disabilities—physical, intellectual, or both—also encounter the challenges of adolescence, particularly when it comes to pubertal development, menstruation and sexuality.
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Prepubertal Vulvovaginitis: Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Prepubertal is the time frame before puberty when hormones activate in the body and cause changes throughout the body. Puberty especially affects the genital area, causing changes to the mucosa (the type of skin lining the vagina) and changes and growth of the labia (lips around the vagina/skin folds of the vulva) in addition to pubic hair growth. 

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: What Is It?

Mar 06, 2024

Polycystic ovarian syndrome – or “PCOS” – is a hormonal imbalance that happens in some girls and women. In PCOS, testosterone, a type of hormone, is higher than normal. Read More

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Endometriosis in Teens and Adolescents: More Than Just Cramps

Mar 01, 2024

Endometriosis is a condition in which the menstrual tissue is found outside the uterus, within the pelvis. Girls who have a mother, sister or aunt with endometriosis have an almost 10 times increased chance of developing it. Read More

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Gynecology Care in Turner Syndrome

Aug 29, 2023

For Turner Syndrome specifically, gynecologists can help with puberty induction, prescribing hormone replacement therapy until the average age of menopause, review fertility options and discuss pregnancy risks related to Turner Syndrome. Read More

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Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: Teenagers in Menopause

Nov 02, 2022

Primary ovarian insufficiency means that the ovaries have stopped working at a younger age than typical. It used to be called premature ovarian failure and is often called premature menopause. In POI, the ovaries stop producing hormones and eggs, resulting in hormone deficiency and infertility. Read More