Complete, mild, or partial androgen insensitivity syndrome (CAIS, MAIS, PAIS)
Androgen insensitivity syndromes mean babies born as genetic males have an androgen receptor problem that means they develop, more or less, into females, including gender identity, body shape, and sexual identity.
Variations in genitalia
Variations in genitalia can be seen on a new baby that don't match either a typical boy or girl, requiring further investigations.
Urethral prolapse
Urethral prolapse is an uncommon condition that is treatable in most cases, with very good outcomes. The urethra or part of the sleeve of the urethra protrudes out, causing discomfort and urinary issues.
Labial adhesion
Labial adhesion occurs for an unknown reason in young girls, and generally resolves itself, however it may need intervention. Intervention is reasonably straightforward, and includes oestrogen creams.
Clitoromegaly
Large clitorises can develop for several reasons, with the most common being an excess of androgens for some reason when a foetus was developing.
How to clean a child’s vulva and vagina
Instructions for cleaning a young child's vulva for newbies.
Anatomy of a girl’s vulva and vagina
Anatomical explanation of a girl's vagina.
Vaginal atresia
Vaginal atresia is where the vagina is closed off or doesn't exist, with four common reasons why this might happen. Atresia means narrowing of a body cavity or passage.
Treating a child’s minor urinary tract infection at home
The proximity of the urethra to the anus makes it ripe for infection. Learn how to fix it.
Clues to help determine the cause of vulvar and vaginal problems affecting girls
Young girls can't always tell you what's wrong, so get the run-down on the most common problems so you can treat it quick.
The physical effects of sexual abuse in children
Navigating child sexual abuse as a parent or caregiver.
How children’s vaginas differ from adult women’s
Children's vaginas are different to women's, and this needs to be taken into account when treating them. Find out what the differences are and how to adapt.
STIs in children
Statistics show that about 10% of sexually abused children have an STI.
Children’s yeast infections
Young girls rarely get vaginal yeast infections, but if they do, we have a couple of solutions for you to get rid of it and treat the cause.
Children’s UTIs
Treatment of a UTI in a young girl is going to depend on how bad the infection is.
Vaginal abrasions and fissures in children
How to deal with a vaginal fissure in a child.
Your vagina post-birth
Nobody wants to talk about it. Here's the nitty gritty on all the terrible things you can expect vagina-wise after you give birth.
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