What you'll learn in this expert session
Vulval disorders in young girls are a relatively common presentation in the community setting. In this presentation, Prof Sonia Grover, a General Gynaecologist and Pain Medicine Specialist, shares advice on assessing and categorising the symptoms and signs of paediatric and adolescent vulval disorders, including itchiness and soreness. She also offers practical tips on history-taking and examination techniques for this age group. Additionally, she provides an update on diagnosing and managing common vulval pathologies in young girls, including vulvovaginitis, labial adhesions, lichen sclerosus, and even parasitic infestations.
About the Expert
Prof Sonia Grover
Prof Sonia Grover is a General Gynaecologist and Pain Medicine Specialist, as well as a leader in paediatric and adolescent gynaecology in Australia and internationally. Her experience and research at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, provide valuable insights into adolescent period-related problems, which also enhance our understanding of adult women’s period and pelvic pain, including endometriosis. Prof Grover’s research is highly clinical, focusing on improving care and outcomes for women of all ages
