Teens and children have unique gynecologic needs. That’s why we have doctors who are specially trained to care for our younger patients. With exams and procedures specifically designed for pediatric and adolescent patients, we provide care and comfort for patients ranging from newborns to age 21, with a focus on teen health.
Patient appointments
Request an appointment online or call one of the locations listed below.
Referrals
Health care providers, please visit our referral page to refer your patient to this service.
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Locations
Clinics
Suite 140,UK Good Samaritan Medical Office Building
125 E. Maxwell St.
Lexington KY 40508Call 859-257-1000
UK Polk-Dalton Clinic
217 Elm Tree Lane
Lexington KY 40507Call 859-257-8801Fax 859 257-2828
This is a clinic of the University of Kentucky Hospital, also known as UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital. Read more »
UK Pediatric Specialty Clinic
Second Floor, Wing D, Room J201Kentucky Clinic
740 S. Limestone
Lexington KY 40536Call 859-323-0005Fax 859-257-9813
This is a clinic of the University of Kentucky Hospital, also known as UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital. Read more »
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Services
Pediatric services
- Vulvovaginitis - irritation or infection
- Prepubertal bleeding - bleeding before the normal age of menstruation
- Labial adhesion - a common condition in prepubertal females that sometimes blocks urine flow
Teen services
- Ovarian cysts - fluid-filled sacs formed on the ovaries
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Menstrual irregularity - a significant variation in menstrual cycle length and flow
- Pubertal menorrhagia (heavy periods)
- Dysmenorrhea (painful periods)
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) - a hormonal disorder of women in reproductive age, sometime causing menstrual irregularity and excessive hair growth
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STD)
- Adolescent pregnancy care
- Young Parents Program - an OB-GYN specializing in adolescent care provides care to young women in this program.
Educational services
Along with treatment, we provide educational services on topics such as:
- Importance of annual gynecological exams
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines
- Contraceptives
Additional services
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Ultrasonography