Dr. Julie Cron, an OBGYN with PAG certification at Presbytarian and Cornell, joins Dr. Camille Imbo PGY6 to explore amenorrhea - the absence of menstruation - breaking down how to evaluate and diagnose this important vital sign in adolescent patients.

Outline

• Introduction to Amenorrhea Types
• Physical Exam Importance
• Hormonal Evaluation & Causes
• Understanding Lab Results
• Genetics and Structural Causes
• Secondary Amenorrhea & PCOS
• Case Discussion and Conclusion

References:

• NASPAG Essentials of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology: Chapter 11

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What is PAG?
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology is a subspecialty of OBGYN (2 year fellowship) focusing on reproductive healthcare for children and young adults. It fills the overlap between general gynecologists and pediatricians. It is a multi-disciplinary field involving work with pediatric endocrinology, dermatology, hematology, surgery, ect. Go to NASPAG.org for more PAG educational resources.

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This episode, we are joined by Dr. Aliah Fonteh, a PGY2 resident, and Dr. Alla Vash-Margita a PAG attending at Yale to break down what every provider should know about sexually transmitted infections.

Outline

• Introducing STIs in Adolescent Care
• Confidential Interviews with Teen Patients
• Common STIs: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomonas
• Syphilis: Screening and Diagnostic Challenges
• HPV and Vaccination: Preventing Cancer
• HSV and HIV PrEP Management
• STI Testing Recommendations and PID
• Case Discussion and Conclusion

References:

• NASPAG Essentials of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology: Chapter 20
• Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Efficacy and Effectiveness against Cancer by Supitcha Kamolratanakul and Punnee Pitisuttithum

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What is PAG?
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology is a subspecialty of OBGYN (2 year fellowship) focusing on reproductive healthcare for children and young adults. It fills the overlap between general gynecologists and pediatricians. It is a multi-disciplinary field involving work with pediatric endocrinology, dermatology, hematology, surgery, ect. Go to NASPAG.org for more PAG educational resources.

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Dive into the fascinating world of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (PAG) with this week's guest, Dr. Lissa Yu from Seattle Children's Hospital. This conversation shatters common misconceptions about what PAG specialists actually do - far beyond just teen pregnancy and contraception.

Outline

• What is PAG? History and Scope
• Why Choose PAG as a Specialty?
• Common Conditions and Patient Care
• Research Opportunities and Typical Day
• Becoming a PAG: Training Pathways
• Professional Resources and Organizations

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What is PAG?
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology is a subspecialty of OBGYN (2 year fellowship) focusing on reproductive healthcare for children and young adults. It fills the overlap between general gynecologists and pediatricians. It is a multi-disciplinary field involving work with pediatric endocrinology, dermatology, hematology, surgery, ect. Go to NASPAG.org for more PAG educational resources.

Want to test your knowledge?
PAG WebEd cases are a great way to review our podcast content.