Reasons for consultation in gynecological and obstetrical emergencies among adolescents in Tunisia.

Int J Adolesc Med Health

Obstetric and Gynecologie Department, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University Hospital Farhat Hached of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.

Published: October 2024

Objectives: The main objective is to study gynecological and obstetrical emergencies among adolescents admitted to the emergency room in our department.

Methods: At the Farhat Hached University Hospital in Sousse's Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, we carried out a retrospective study. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of adolescents who consulted over a period of 12 months were described.

Results: We recorded 78 emergencies during the study period, representing a frequency of 0.39 %. Gynecological and obstetrical emergencies in adolescents are dominated by abdominal-pelvic pain (36 %), followed by pregnancy diagnoses (16.7 %), and dysmenorrhea in 10 % of cases. Admission decisions were made in only 6.4 % of cases.

Conclusions: Advances in adolescent gynecology highlight the importance of specialized care for this population, crucial for preventive healthcare. Evaluation and management rely on recognizing clinical challenges and understanding specific issues.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/ijamh-2024-0123DOI Listing

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