Pediatric Gynecology

At UNM Children's, your daughter will get exceptional, respectful care for gynecological conditions. Our board-certified pediatric doctors are specially trained in diseases and disorders that affect the reproductive organs and breast tissue.

Your care team will give your family the privacy, cultural respect and high-quality care your child needs to feel better and recover. To request an appointment, call 505-272-9242.

Conditions We Treat

Find comprehensive care for all conditions affecting the female reproductive system, including:

  • Breast pain
  • Conditions present at birth, including reproductive tract anomalies and disorders of sex development
  • Delayed or early onset puberty
  • Endometriosis
  • Genital sores and injuries
  • Thick, dark facial or body hair
  • Lichen sclerosis
  • Menstrual conditions
  • Ovarian cysts, masses and torsion
  • Primary ovarian insufficiency – Ovaries that stop functioning normally before age 40
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome
  • Sexually transmitted infections (STI)
  • Toxic shock syndrome
  • Vulvar inflammation

Special Care for Menstrual Conditions

  • Amenorrhea: Lack of menstrual periods by 15 years old or for several months in a row
  • Dysmenorrhea: Painful cramps during menstruation
  • Irregular periods
  • Menorrhagia: Unusually heavy or long periods
  • Premenstrual dysphoric syndrome: PMS symptoms severe enough to interfere with school, work or social activities
  • Premenstrual syndrome: Symptoms such as cramps, mood swings and headaches that occur a few days before menstruation