[Effects and side effects of estrogens and gestagens in pediatric and adolescent gynecology]

Monatsschr Kinderheilkd. 1990 Oct;138(10):651-5.
[Article in German]

Abstract

An overview is given on the indications and possibilities of estrogen-progestagen medication in girls during childhood and adolescence. The physiological effects of estrogen and progestagen treatment are described, and practical advice is given for the management with estrogens-progestagens of labial adhesions, lichen sclerosus, vulvovaginitis, breast anomalies, the different forms of amenorrhoeas, pubertas tarda, anorexia-bulimia, bleeding anomalies and high stature.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Estrogens / administration & dosage*
  • Estrogens / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Genital Diseases, Female / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Progesterone / administration & dosage*
  • Progesterone / adverse effects
  • Sexual Maturation / drug effects*

Substances

  • Estrogens
  • Progesterone