ADOLESCENT GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS

Adolescent gynecology is a subspeciality of obstetrics and gynecology and not broadly known. It deals with many gynecological and obstetrica l problems which may be seen during adolescence. The International Fed eration of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology is a branch of FIGO and promotes research and teaching programs on pediatric and adolescent g ynecology. Health care professionals should address sex education prog rams providing accurate information to young people on sexual matters. Prevention of gynecological diseases, undesired pregnancies and sexua lly transmitted diseases are the goals of physicians working in adoles cent gynecology.