Many teen healthcare needs can be addressed without a physical exam.  Current guidelines are that a pelvic exam and pap are not recommend in most cases until age 21.  Much of a teen health visit is spent speaking about their current female health care needs and providing patient education. While a telehealth does not replace a physical exam and in person visit , for girls and teens, telehealth can be a very effective way to reach teens where they feel most comfortable- online!

Some of the common issues that Dr. Menn can help girls and teens with : 

  • Preventative teen health
  • Birth control advice and prescriptions 
  • Uncomplicated acne management 
  • Period problems like painful, irregular or heavy periods
  • STD testing referral to at your local lab ( testing can be done with simple urine sample)
  • STD education and treatment
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Vaginitis and Yeast infections 
  • PMS and PMDD Management 
  • PCOS Management
  • Mild depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • ​ADHD in girls 
  • Eating disorder consults and management ( working in conjunction with your pediatrician) 
  • Refererals for telehealth mental health counseling and therapy
  • Counseling on healthy living and nutrition and how is affects girl's health 

Healthy Living & Nutrition

Dr. Menn focuses on prevention and educating her teen patients on healthy choices Your menses is a vital sign- and if it is not regular, it may be a sign that there are some underlying problems. By starting with a healthy life style approach, we can help girls experiencing irregular menses, lack of menses, PCOS, PMS, endometriosis and other gyn problems.

Sexual Health Education

For teens, Dr. Menn provides a confidential and safe place to talk about sex. Through the patient portal , girls can message Dr. Menn questions that they might be embarrassed to ask in person. She also gives them tools to help them start the dialogue with their parents. Teen patients receive written education, website links, and other resources to empower them to take ownership of their health. 

A Doctor of Her Own

The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology now recommends that girls have their first visit with a gynecologist between the ages of 13 and 15. Establishing a relationship with a gynecologist early on in a girl’s life allows adolescents to have a safe, confidential and reliable place to discuss their female development and sexual health needs.Teens can have the appointment alone or with a parent for part of the time.  Parents should understand that Dr. Menn will maintain the adolescent's privacy and confidentiality, while encouraging productive communication between daughter and parents.