What is the difference between vulvitis and vulvovaginitis?
With vulvovaginitis, there is inflammation of the mucosa not only of the external genital organs (vulva), but also of the walls of the vagina. The development of pathogenic microflora leads to hyperemia and swelling of the vulva and walls of the vagina, the appearance of secretions of yellow, yellow-green or green color from the vagina. In this case, discharge may be accompanied by pain during urination.
Our experts conduct dispensary examinations of girls. A timely examination will help to identify sexual development disorders, risk factors for the development of gynecological diseases and diagnose congenital pathology. In the K + 31 clinic, you can go through the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of the most common inflammatory diseases of the genital organs (vulvitis, vulvovaginitis, vaginitis) - including sexually transmitted infections.
A pediatric gynecologist is also involved in correcting menstrual irregularities, dysmenorrhea and treating synechia of the labia minora.
When to contact a pediatric gynecologist
The first visit to a pediatric gynecologist is planned. It occurs in the first month of a girl's life.
If there are no complaints or emergencies, the child will next visit a gynecologist at the age of 3 before the medical examination for kindergarten and at 6-7 years for the school medical examination.
From the age of 14 to the age of majority, an annual scheduled preventive examination of adolescents by a specialist is provided.
Indications for an emergency visit to a pediatric gynecologist
A child's unscheduled visit to a gynecologist is indicated under the following conditions:
- Cutting pain in the lower abdomen in the area where the internal genital organs are located.
- Atypical discharge from the genitals.
- Pain during urination, presence of blood in the urine.
- Early (before 8-10 years) the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics: the growth of the mammary glands, the appearance of body hair.
- Delayed puberty is a field of study in gynecological endocrinology.
- No menstruation after age 16
- Irregular menstruation, delayed menstruation, painful menstruation.
- The presence of seals and discharge from the mammary glands.
- Suspicion of a possible pregnancy.
- Injury to the genitals.
- Foreign body in the vagina.
The duty of parents to monitor the sexual development of the child and provide timely assistance. The sexual health of girls during adolescence deserves special attention. You can not miss the pathology, which will further affect the reproductive function of the body.
When it is necessary to sign up for a scheduled consultation with a pediatric gynecologist
Scheduled examinations are usually initiated by the procedure for passing a medical commission or organized by an educational institution in a state polyclinic or gynecology department.
Parents can use the services of the K + 31 clinic and choose a gynecologist who will find an individual approach to the patient, listen carefully to the comments and concerns of the parents and give detailed advice on caring for the girl's genitals at any age.
You can sign up for a scheduled consultation in parallel with the approved schedule of examinations or display a family planned schedule for examining a child.
It is imperative to adhere to the plan of examinations after discharge from the Department of Surgery after surgery or injury.
An endocrinologist deals with the violation of the hormonal balance of the body. A doctor may have an advanced qualification - a gynecologist-endocrinologist.
In Moscow, there is a large selection of clinics that provide services of a pediatric gynecologist-endocrinologist. However, the health of your child should be entrusted to a professional.
You can make an appointment with a gynecologist-endocrinologist at the K+31 center and be sure that the doctor has a proven qualification and extensive experience working with young patients.
You can make an appointment with a doctor at the K+31 clinic by phone number or using the online form on the website. It also contains reviews of the work of specialists of different profiles.
