Gynecology Services and Conditions
Norton Children’s Gynecology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, provides a full scope of gynecologic services and surgeries to treat conditions in girls and young women up to age 18. We provide care for girls and teens designed just for them.
Our highly skilled pediatric and adolescent gynecologists work with girls and teens facing conditions and changes that happen before, during and after puberty.
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
- Care after sexual abuse
- Delayed puberty
- Gynecological care for patients with special needs
- Irregular periods
- Preventive gynecologic care
- Ovarian cyst or tumor
- Pediatric vaginitis and vulvovaginitis
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome
- Pubertal aberration
- Vaginal agenesis (failure of the vagina to develop or grow) or other reproductive tract anomalies
Colorectal and Pelvic Health
- Ambiguous genitalia
- Androgen insensitivity
- Pelvic pain
- Laparoscopic diagnosis/management of endometriosis
- Laparoscopic management of ovarian cysts (neonate to adolescence)
- Urogenital sinus
Fertility and Reproductive Health
- Contraception
- Hormonal regulation of menses
- Menstrual disorders in teenagers, including heavy or prolonged bleeding
Talking to your kids about sexual health, puberty
Growing up in today’s world presents different challenges than even a couple of decades ago. However, some things don’t change: It is important for parents and guardians to start conversations about puberty and sexual health […]
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Teens can learn healthy habits from parent and pediatric gynecologist
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Period cramps: What is normal for girls?
Menstrual cramps, also called period cramps, often are considered just an annoying, painful part of the menstrual period to be endured. However, period cramps can vary widely in frequency and severity. It can be tough […]
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Birth control: More than pregnancy prevention
Your teen’s doctor just suggested the birth control pill. Before you mutter, “I don’t think so,” hold on a minute. There might be a good reason — a medical reason — that has nothing to […]
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How parents can help kids manage early puberty
Going through puberty can be a challenge for any child. But children who experience early puberty can have physical, social and emotional challenges that their peers may not, according to researchers. Early puberty or precocious […]
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Talking to your kids about sexual health, puberty
Growing up in today’s world presents different challenges than even a couple of decades ago. However, some things don’t change: It is important for parents and guardians to start conversations about puberty and sexual health […]
Read Full Story
Teens can learn healthy habits from parent and pediatric gynecologist
If you have tweens or teens, you’ve no doubt noticed things have changed since you were that age. Maybe you talked about puberty and sex with your parents, or maybe they left it to a […]
Read Full Story
Period cramps: What is normal for girls?
Menstrual cramps, also called period cramps, often are considered just an annoying, painful part of the menstrual period to be endured. However, period cramps can vary widely in frequency and severity. It can be tough […]
Read Full Story
Birth control: More than pregnancy prevention
Your teen’s doctor just suggested the birth control pill. Before you mutter, “I don’t think so,” hold on a minute. There might be a good reason — a medical reason — that has nothing to […]
Read Full Story
How parents can help kids manage early puberty
Going through puberty can be a challenge for any child. But children who experience early puberty can have physical, social and emotional challenges that their peers may not, according to researchers. Early puberty or precocious […]
Read Full Story
