Lytvyn Yana Yuriivna
Ultrasound doctor, Obstetrician-gynecologist
Gynecology
Healthy habits start in childhood
Parents may not always know which changes in a girl’s development are age-appropriate and which require medical evaluation. Redness, discharge, itching, pain, labial adhesions, menstrual irregularities, and early or delayed puberty are symptoms that warrant consultation with a pediatric gynecologist.At Doctor Sam Medical Center, the doctor conducts a gentle examination tailored to the child’s age, helps identify potential abnormalities at an early stage, and, when necessary, recommends additional tests and provides guidance on further treatment or follow-up.
Specialists
How often should you have a preventive check-up?
If the child has no symptoms and development is age-appropriate, preventive gynecological examinations do not have a fixed schedule. They are recommended by the doctor based on the child’s individual needs. After the onset of puberty or in the presence of chronic gynecological conditions, the doctor may recommend regular follow-up.
Regardless of the child’s age, a consultation should not be delayed if there is pain, itching, redness, discharge, an injury, menstrual irregularities, or any other symptoms that concern the parents or the child.
How can I schedule a pediatric gynecology consultation?
If you notice redness, vaginal discharge, itching, pain, menstrual irregularities, or have any concerns about your daughter's development, it is best not to rely solely on information from forums or social media. A consultation with a pediatric obstetrician-gynecologist will provide a professional assessment, help identify the cause of the symptoms, and determine whether treatment, additional diagnostic testing, or follow-up care is needed.
At Doctor Sam Medical Center, your daughter can receive a pediatric gynecology consultation, undergo a pelvic ultrasound and laboratory testing, and, if necessary, be referred for consultation with a pediatrician or other medical specialists. This allows you to complete the necessary examinations in one location and receive a comprehensive plan for further care.
To schedule an appointment, call +380 97 312 92 91 or submit a request through our website. You can find us at 1 Kiltseva Road, Respublika Park Shopping Mall, Kyiv, Ukraine.
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When should a girl first visit a pediatric gynecologist?
Many parents believe that a pediatric gynecologist is only needed after menstruation begins or during adolescence. In fact, a consultation may be appropriate at any age from infancy through adolescence. While many visits are prompted by specific symptoms, preventive consultations can also help assess the healthy development of the reproductive system, identify potential concerns at an early stage, and provide age-appropriate guidance on intimate hygiene and reproductive health.
You should visit a gynecologist:
- During the first year of life – only if recommended by a pediatrician or when there are medical indications, such as labial adhesions (labial fusion), congenital abnormalities of the genital organs, vaginal discharge, redness, inflammation, or other changes that require specialist evaluation.
- During the preschool years (ages 3–6) – if your child experiences itching, redness, vaginal discharge, pain, discomfort during urination, genital injuries, or recurrent inflammatory conditions.
- During primary school age (ages 7–10) – if any symptoms develop or if parents have concerns about genital development or questions regarding intimate hygiene.
- Between the ages of 10 and 13 – during the onset of puberty, to assess normal sexual development.
- After menstruation begins – if menstrual periods are very painful, unusually heavy, irregular, absent for an extended period, or accompanied by other symptoms that cause concern.