Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (Current Topics in Obstetrics & Gynecology)

This text covers both the physica land psychosocial problems of the female from birth to adolescence. It is issue oriented and topical, covering controversial subjects such as sexual abuse, premature sexual relationships, and contraception, in addition to covering common gynaecologic problems. Gynaecological problems in the child and young teenage girl are becoming more and more prevalent due in part to sexual abuse and premature sexual relationships. There is no question that the problems of the child and adolescent female differ greatly from a mature woman and therefore must be treated separately and with care. In addition to the chapters on sexual abuse and premature sexual relationships, the book includes sections on chronic pelvic pain, menstrual problems, pelvic infections, contraception, vulvar skin disorders, and premature and delayed development. This book should be of interest to obstetricians, gynecologists, paediatricians.