Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology Clinic

Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology Clinic

  • About
  • Approach
  • Services
  • Appointments
  • Research
  • Locations
  • Doctors

    • Since the early 1990s, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital has had a dedicated clinic for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians and nurses are committed to providing family-centered care with compassion and respect. We work to develop a plan of care that meets the needs of each patient and their family.

    Our Approach

    We evaluate and treat patients from infancy and childhood through adolescence and young adulthood, focusing on the physical and emotional needs of young patients, and providing support in their transition from pediatric care to adult gynecologic care.

    As many of the diseases we treat require a coordinated approach, we work closely with other pediatric services, such as hematology, endocrinology, dermatology, urology and other specialties. All our physicians are fellowship-trained specialists in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. This means that all our doctors have obtained an additional two years of specialized medical and surgical training to care for pediatric and adolescent patients. 

    Our faculty have also received the Focused Practice Designation in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Patients also benefit from access to our social worker and specialized nursing staff, as well as sex therapists trained to work with children and adolescents.

    Services

    We are proud to offer nurturing, confidential and evidence-based care. We offer comprehensive diagnostics and the latest therapeutic services for conditions affecting pediatric and adolescent patients’ reproductive health. We also offer first-time gynecologic exams and IUD placements with sedation if needed, as well as Pap smear consultations for young patients.

    Conditions

    Our group provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for the full spectrum of gynecological issues, including:

    • Obstructive anomalies of the female reproductive system, such imperforate hymen (membrane covers vaginal opening) or transverse vaginal septum (fibrous tissue that blocks the vagina)
    • Anomalies of the uterus
    • Reconstructive surgery of the genital tract, including evaluation and counseling, often in concert with Pediatric Urology and/or Pediatric Surgery
    • Ovarian cysts and other pelvic masses
    • Menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea), acute and chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis
    • Irregular menstrual bleeding in teenagers
    • Heavy menstrual bleeding
    • Menstrual issues due to conditions that may impact periods, such as bleeding disorders
    • No menstrual periods ever or for prolonged periods of time (amenorrhea)
    • Menstrual management for individuals with disabilities and special needs
    • Hormone replacement therapy for teens with premature ovarian insufficiency
    • Vulvar abnormalities, including lichen sclerosus (a painful skin condition), labial agglutination/adhesion (part of the labia sticks together) and condyloma (genital warts)
    • Vaginal discharge and infections
    • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
    • Teenagers with contraception (birth control) needs, including intrauterine device (IUD) insertion under sedation
    • Disorders of sexual differentiation (genitalia does not clearly identify a child as a girl or a boy), including Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome (can include the absence of the upper vagina as well as the uterus) and androgen insensitivity syndrome (physical characteristics of a girl with genetic makeup of a boy)
    • Fertility preservation for those undergoing cancer treatment
    • Gynecologic and reproductive care for gender diverse individuals
    • Reproductive health for adolescents and women with disabilities

    Appointment Information

    For more information or to schedule an appointment call 734-763-6295.

    Research

    The Section of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology is committed to the U-M Health tripartite mission of excellence in education, research and patient care. Our team has diverse research interests, which translate into innovative advancements in clinical practice. We are also dedicated to training the next generation of physicians through our Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Advanced Training Program.

    Locations
    • Pediatric Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic | Brighton Center for Specialty Care 7500 Challis Rd
      Entrance 1, Level 2
      Brighton, MI 48116-9416       Get Directions
    • Pediatric Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic | West Ann Arbor Health Center - Parkland Plaza 380 Parkland Plaza Ste 110
      Floor 1
      Ann Arbor, MI 48103-6201       Get Directions
    • Women's Clinic | Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital 1540 E Hospital Dr
      Floor 9
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4276       Get Directions

    Doctors

     Search for a U-M Health doctor     Melina Lorann Dendrinos, MD

    Melina Lorann Dendrinos, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Obstetrics & Gynecology

    Katherine McCracken, MD

    Katherine McCracken, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Obstetrics & Gynecology

    Monica Woll Rosen, MD

    Monica Woll Rosen, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Obstetrics & Gynecology

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