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  • Gynecology
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Adolescent Medicine

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  • Gynecologic care for adolescents with developmental delay (DD) presents unique challenges.
  • These individuals are often incorrectly perceived as asexual, leading to unmet reproductive health needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the specialized reproductive health needs of adolescents with DD.
  • To guide healthcare providers in offering holistic care during pubertal transitions.

Main Methods:

  • This article synthesizes current knowledge on the reproductive health requirements of adolescents with DD.
  • It emphasizes a provider-guided, holistic approach for teens and their caregivers.

Main Results:

  • Adolescents with DD require comprehensive care encompassing period management, education, sexuality, safety, abuse prevention, and contraception.
  • A proactive and individualized approach is crucial for addressing their specific reproductive health goals.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare providers must adopt a holistic strategy to ensure adolescents with DD receive adequate gynecologic and reproductive health services.
  • Addressing these needs supports healthy pubertal transitions and empowers teens to achieve their reproductive health objectives.