Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America

Book excerpt: In this issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Marc R. Laufer brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. Top experts provide current updates for clinicians on delayed period, Turner Syndrome, ovarian cysts and tumors, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and disorders of sexual development while addressing medical and surgical reproductive care of transgender and gender diverse patients and period poverty and equity. - Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including laparoscopy in pediatric and adolescent gynecology; dysmenorrhea and adolescent endometriosis; primary ovarian insufficiency/bone health in adolescents; PCOS in adolescents; oncofertility in adolescents; contraceptive management in adolescents; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on pediatric and adolescent gynecology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.