Gynecological Examination in Children and Adolescents

Muhammad Rusda; Berry Eka Parda Bancin; Andrina Yunita Murni Rambe

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2022.9262

Authors

Muhammad Rusda Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Endocrinology Reproductive Division, School of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
Berry Eka Parda Bancin Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Endocrinology Reproductive Division, School of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
Andrina Yunita Murni Rambe Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2022.9262

Keywords:

Gynecological, Examination, Pediatric, Adolescent

Abstract

Pediatric gynecological examination is one of the gynecological examinations that are quite simple, but many doctors are unable to do it properly because of the infrequentness of doing this examination. Consulting a child with gynecological complaints, endocrine problems, or sexual abuse often takes a long time and is thorough. However, evidence-based data on the problem of gynecological examinations in children and adolescents are inadequate because of the high bias in many studies. The purpose of this review is to seek from the literature regarding the correct procedures for gynecological examinations in children and adolescents, the order of examinations, and how to carry out a good examination so as not to leave a traumatic experience for children.

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