Pediatric Gynecology Program
Children's National Hospital is one of the nation's few hospitals with a dedicated program for infants, children and teens with common and complex pediatric gynecologic concerns. Our exceptional expertise in both gynecology and surgery allows our team to provide medical and surgical treatment for a range of conditions, which can be unique to childhood or persist into adulthood.
Our Providers
Our pediatric specialists provide personalized care for your child’s physical, mental and emotional health needs.
Contact Information
For appointments, please call 1-888-884-BEAR (2327) and for information, call 202-476-2150 or email us.
Appointments can be scheduled for the first, third and fifth Monday of the month and Thursdays from 1-5 p.m.
Specialized Gynecology Care for Children and Teens
The Pediatric Gynecology Program coordinates care for patients from age 0-21 with a range of surgical and non-surgical concerns. We provide the following services:
- Gynecological Care
- Menstrual concerns
- Pelvic pain
- Endometriosis
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Early or delayed puberty
- Contraception
- Screening for sexually transmitted infections
- Routine and Innovative Surgical Management
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Ovarian masses
- Ovarian torsion
- Vulvar trauma
- Hymenal abnormalities
- Congenital anomalies of the reproductive tract
- Fertility Care
- We provide fertility preservation counseling and hormone replacement therapy for patients at risk for – or experiencing – ovarian failure.
- Collaborative Care
- Endocrinopathies
- Anemia caused by menstrual bleeding
- Vulvar lesions
- Anorectal malformations
We provide treatment for gynecological care needs including:
We provide surgical management for conditions such as:
In addition, our pediatric gynecology specialists collaborate with providers throughout Children’s National to provide care in a variety of programs and services. This includes the care of children with:
Expert Gynecology Care from Pediatric to Adulthood
Our program is also unique in our ability to monitor young women during their transition to adult care. This continuity of care is possible through a partnership with MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Some of our team members care for patients at both hospitals into adulthood. This means that as an adult, your daughter has the option to see a physician who knows her medical history.
Specialty Services We Offer
Fertility Preservation and Oncofertility Service
Menorrhagia (Heavy Menstrual Bleeding) Service
Vulvar Dermatology Service
Conditions We Treat
Understanding your child's condition is an important step on your treatment journey. Learn more about causes, symptoms and diagnosis for a variety of conditions, as well as unique treatments and research being performed at Children's National.
When Should I Take My Child For Her First Gynecological Exam?
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends visiting an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) for the first time between ages 13-15.
Family Resources
Find helpful resources from the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology to learn more about gynecological conditions.
Fellowship in Pediatric Gynecology
Our team consists of physicians who have completed training in obstetrics and gynecology and who have a special interest in the treatment of children and teenagers. Our fellowship is a collaborative training program between the National Institutes of Health and Children’s National Hospital.