This week we’re stepping into a part of women’s health that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough - paediatric and adolescent gynaecology. From newborns to teenagers, there’s a whole world of normal variations, myths that need busting, and questions that parents, carers, and young people are often too embarrassed to ask.

We’re joined by a consultant in paediatric and adolescent gynaecology who helps us unpack it all. Think: why some babies can have “periods,” what to do if your child experiences irritation or unusual bleeding, how puberty unfolds, and why no child should ever undergo vulval surgery under 18. We also dive into teenage health - painful and heavy periods, PCOS, endometriosis, contraception, and how to know when it’s time to seek help.

It’s a conversation that’s equal parts reassuring and eye-opening, offering guidance and clarity on issues that too often get whispered about.

For further information and support:

👉 ⁠British Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology

⁠👉 ⁠RCOG – Periods, puberty and gynaecological health in young people⁠

👉 ⁠Endometriosis UK