Gynecology

If your child needs to see apediatric gynecologist, you probably have lots of questions. The experts in the Division of Gynecology at Boston Children’s Hospital specialize in gynecologic care for newborns to young adults. We pride ourselves in providing the answers you seek in simple language that children, teens, and parents can understand — from addressing common concerns such asmissed periods, heavy bleeding,pelvic pain, andendometriosisto managing more complex conditions like congenital anomalies of the reproductive tract.

Our team are world leaders in the care of teens with endometriosis, Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome, complex anomalies of the reproductive tract, and transcare. We also work closely with theDana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center’sFertility Preservation Programto give young girls with cancer a chance to have their own families in the future.

All of our services are available in our main Boston location, as well as in our sites inLexington,Weymouth,Peabody, andNorth Dartmouth.

Why choose the Division of Gynecology?

The Division of Gynecology is one of the premierpediatric and adolescent gynecologycenters in the world, drawing patients locally, nationally, and internationally. Our program is one of the busiest and longest standing in the nation. We deliver world-class care with a compassionate approach to ensure that every child or young adult will feel at ease throughout their journey.

Our clinicians recognize that children and adolescents are still growing and developing. This means they have different emotional and physical needs than that of adults. We are trained in meeting those needs by using the tools and diagnostic procedures best suited to your child’s age and comfort level. As a parent, this provides you with peace of mind that your child is in the best hands.

Delivering specialty care

We offer our compassionate care geared to each patient’s diagnosis so they can access the best treatment for their specific symptoms and needs.

Specialty areas include:

• congenital anomalies
• MRKH
• endometriosis
• vulvar and vaginal health
• transgender reproductive health
• fertility preservation
• menstrual irregularities
• Pap smear evaluation

Marc R. Laufer, MD, the chief of gynecology, is the founder and director of theBoston Center for Endometriosis, the largest endometriosis program in the nation, and co-director of theCenter for Young Women’s Health, which helps young teens and their parents learn more about sexual and reproductive health and get timely access to resources and support. The website draws over 3 million visitors per year.

We are known nationally as a leader in treating MRKH syndrome. We provide a multispecialty team to provide sensitive and age-appropriate counseling and treatment options. Through the Center for Young Women’s Health, we facilitate monthly online chats on MRKH and we also run an annual conference for MRKH patients and families.

OurTransgender Reproductive Health Serviceprovides inclusive reproductive health for people of all gender identities and anatomies. We recognize that transgender reproductive health spans beyond fertility, and it includes all aspects of gynecologic and sexual health and wellness.

扭角羚g a team approach

Our experts, including physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, and nurses, work across multiple disciplines, partnering with colleagues in a range of programs at Boston Children’s. Together, we provide the most comprehensive and coordinated strategies to treat the whole person and address their specific situation.

Our clinicians are also involved in a number of multi-specialty programs including:Colorectal and Pelvic Malformation Center,Center for Gender Surgery,BE-U clinic, andBoston Hemophilia Center/Young Women with Bleeding Clinic. Working across disciplines in this way, we are able to provide patient-centered care for every person we treat.

Training the next generation of providers

We are alsotraining the next generationof health care providers. Our fellows and residents bring a high level of energy to our efforts and are helping to advance the field in exciting new directions.

Our research and innovation

Our experts are leading research efforts to advance our understanding of the causes of and treatment options for a variety ofpediatric gynecologyconditions. Current areas of study include fertility preservation, congenital anomalies of the reproductive tract, and endometriosis, among others.

Additional research includes:

• Women’s Health Study:这综合努力探索健康issues affecting women. It is also developing the Alice S. Marriott Biorepository, to store biological samples to use for research projects, and setting up a database to capture protected health information about participants.
• TheProgression Study:This study is tracking 100 females scheduled for endometriosis surgery to better understand their condition.