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SUMMARY: Theresa and Rachel discuss 3 clinical vignettes regarding gyn care for adolescents and girls with disabilities.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:53 Dr. Monica Rosen Biography

02:06 Case 1: 13 year old girl with a history of cerebral palsy presenting with concerns about menstruation

08:57 Case 2:  21 year old woman with a history of spina bifida presenting for gynecologic exam

12:08 Case 3: 8 year old girl with a history of trisomy 21 presenting with concerns about menarche and puberty

18:52 Wrap-up

LINKS:

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Curtis, Tepper, Jatlaoui, et al. U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2016.; 2016.

Daunov M et al. Prevalence of VTE in Ambulatory and Non-Ambulatory Patients with Cerebral Palsy. Pathophysiology of Thrombosis.

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ACOG Committee Opinion, No. 651. Menstruation in girls and Adolescents: Using the Menstrual Cycle as a Vital Sign. Obstet Gynecol. 2015;126(6).

Cutler G. The role of estrogen in bone growth and maturation during childhood and adolescence. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol. 1997;61(3-6):141-144. 

Frances YF et al. Satisfaction With Hormonal Treatment for Menstrual Suppression in Adolescents and Young Women With Disabilities. J Adolesc Health. 2021;69(3):482-488. 

Quint, EH. Adolescents with Special Needs: Clinical Challenges in Reproductive Health Care. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2016;21(1):2-6.

Fei YF, Ernst SD, Dendrinos ML, Quint EH. Preparing for Puberty in Girls With Special Needs: A Cohort Study of Caregiver Concerns and Patient Outcomes. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2021;34(4):471-476. 

Enujioke SC, Leland B, Munson E, et al. Sexuality Among Adolescents With Intellectual Disability: Balancing Autonomy and Protection. Pediatrics. 2021;148(5).

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