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Posted by: Frances Fei, MD on Mar 25, 2026

Most cervical cancer is caused by the human papilloma virus. This virus enters cells and causes changes that can lead to cancer. HPV is transmitted from person to person through sexual activity and genital contact.

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It's Just Cramps - or Is It?

The majority of young girls have experienced menstrual cramps. Unfortunately, some girls also experience additional symptoms such as pain down the legs, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headaches, worsening migraines and passing out. What happens when medications don’t work? When young girls continue to have pain despite these first-line therapies, it is important to consider that the pain may be more than just cramps.

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Not Your Mother's Gynecologist: Why Adolescent Girls Should See Their Own Specialists
Although adult gynecologists treat conditions in older women, differences in the anatomy of children make the advanced training of a pediatric and adolescent gynecologist valuable.

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The Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine: Safe and Effective!

Mar 10, 2026

The HPV vaccine is safe, well-studied cancer prevention. Learn who should get it, why it matters for both boys and girls, how many doses your child needs, and how it helps protect against HPV-related cancers and genital warts. Read More

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Absent or Delayed Periods: Causes and Treatment of Amenorrhea

Nov 11, 2025

Missing periods in teens can be caused by many factors, from hormonal imbalances to anatomical differences. Learn how doctors diagnose amenorrhea, what signs to watch for, and how treatment helps most teens return to healthy, normal cycles. Read More

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Yoga for Period Pain

Oct 30, 2025

Menstrual pain doesn’t have to stop you—discover gentle yoga poses that can help relieve cramps and support your cycle. Read More

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11 Period Myths and Facts

Feb 24, 2025

Period talk is everywhere, but how do we separate fact from fiction? Here, we breakdown the top 11 myths about periods. Read More

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Heavy Periods: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Sep 09, 2024

Heavy menstrual bleeding is a common problem during adolescence. Heavy menstrual bleeding can negatively impact quality of life, school attendance, and participation in after-school sports and activities. Read More

When Your Daughter Wants Plastic Surgery: What Parents Need to Know About Labial Hypertrophy

Aug 01, 2024

As more teens are seeking elective labial surgery, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology through the Committee on Adolescent Health Care has developed guidelines to educate gynecologists about the limited role of surgical interventions for this group of patients.  Read More

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Prepubertal Vulvovaginitis: Causes, Treatment and Prevention

Jul 30, 2024

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.  Read More

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Ovarian Torsion: What Parents Need to Know

Jul 18, 2024

Ovarian torsion needs to be considered in any girl or young women who complains of sudden onset abdominal pain, particularly when the pain comes with nausea and/or vomiting. Read More