Gynecology for Youth and Teens

The Gynecology Program at Phoenix Children's Hospital provides females from birth to age 18 with the highest quality medical care. Staffed by a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, nurses and social workers, our services focus on the specialty of gynecology, which is the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of female reproductive health issues. Often the care of our patients involves other services at the hospital, and staff in our program coordinates this comprehensive care.

We welcome all age groups (pediatric, adolescent, and young adults) and provide treatment for a wide variety of illnesses, as well as routine gynecological exams.

Common Diagnoses Seen

Heavy, frequent, or painful menstrual periods

Irregular or infrequent menstrual periods

Signs of early sexual maturation

Signs of delayed sexual maturation

Breast abnormalities, asymmetry or pain

Chronic genital rashes or itching

Vaginal discharge, drainage or odor

Unusual appearance of the genitals

Abdominal pain

Ovarian cysts, or pelvic masses

Abdominal pain, pelvic endometriosis

Birth defects involving the reproductive organs

Injuries involving the reproductive organs

Menses control for developmentally and physically disabled young women

Programs and Services

Laparoscopy for the evaluation of abdominal masses, pelvic pain and pelvic endometriosis

Laser surgery

Vaginoscopy for the removal of foreign objects and assessment of bleeding and injuries

Colposcopy for the evaluation of abnormal bleeding and abnormal pap smears

Consultations and re-constructive surgery for birth defects involving the reproductive organs

Treatment of sexually transmitted diseases

Physicians

Amy Williamson, MD, Surgical Staff Section Chief