Synopsis

Period pain is a very common and troubling symptom for many adolescent girls, and many girls suffer because of inadequate treatment and support. But some of the problems associated with the menstrual cycle and ovarian function are uncommon and have atypical symptoms. The diverse range of gynaecological presentations in adolescents is often not widely known or taught, however problems arising from ovarian and menstrual cycle dysfunction can encompass almost every specialty in medicine. This Grand Round will explore the common, uncommon and rare: cyclical and systemic conditions that can arise from the ovary.  Two recent cases will be presented. These include encephalitis and altered behaviour as a consequence of an ovarian cyst.

Speakers

Periods and period pain

Dr Charlotte Elder: Consultant gynaecologist at the Royal Children’s Hospital.  Also works at the Mercy Hospital for Women, and Austin Health Family Planning clinic. An obstetrician and gynaecologist who did her training in paediatric and adolescent gynaecology at RCH. Charlotte has a specific further interest in pain conditions and trans-health.

Non gynaecological cyclic events

Professor Sonia Grover: Director of Department of Gynaecology RCH – on staff at RCH for a long, long time. Also works at Mercy Hospital for Women and Austin health Family Planning. Current president of the International Society of Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology.

Rare neurological presentations of gynaecological problems

Dr Mikhaila Lazanyi: current Fellow in Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology RCH