Publications by authors named "Asha Short"

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  • The study aimed to examine the causes of vaginal bleeding and discharge in prepubescent girls and assessed the effectiveness of vaginoscopy for diagnosis.
  • Conducted over 14 years in two pediatric hospitals in Sydney, the study involved 104 girls who underwent a total of 120 vaginoscopy procedures.
  • Results showed that vaginoscopy provided a positive diagnosis in 43.3% of cases, with common causes including foreign bodies and vulvovaginitis, highlighting its significance in confirming diagnoses and ruling out malignancies.
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Ultrasound is the first-line imaging modality in the assessment of the female reproductive system in all age groups. However, the paediatric and adolescent subset of patients present a particular set of challenges. These include technical challenges that come from largely being limited by transabdominal imaging as well as dealing with the often-complex social issues around the sexual health of adolescents.

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Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine condition characterized by irregular periods and hyperandrogenism. Adolescents with PCOS have impaired quality of life (QOL) and increased psychological distress. Transcendental Meditation (TM) is a well-established self-management strategy that has been used to improve stress and well-being.

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Following menopause, up to 49% of women will experience genitourinary symptoms such as vaginal itching, dryness, dyspareunia and incontinence as a result of oestrogen deficiency. Treatments such as vaginal lubricants and moisturisers only temporarily relieve symptoms, while local oestrogen treatments are often unacceptable or unsafe for many women. Recently, a novel laser treatment has been proposed as a non-invasive, long-term solution to vulvo-vaginal and urinary symptoms.

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