Teen gynecology consultation in Dormagen

The teen gynecology consultation is for young patients with questions about cycle, contraception or physical changes — and for anyone who is thinking about a first gynecologist visit. Information and a clear placement of your situation are at the center. A companion is always welcome.

Your first gynecologist visit — calm and without pressure

Many young patients arrive at their first gynecologist appointment with mixed feelings. Uncertainty, curiosity, sometimes worry about an examination — all of that is normal. In our teen gynecology consultation, the conversation comes first. You decide what to bring up and how far you want to go.

A physical examination is not required at the first visit. If you would just like to talk — about your cycle, about contraception, about changes you are noticing — that is exactly right.

How a teen gynecology appointment with Elisa Mahlberg works

A teen gynecology appointment typically runs as follows:

• Conversation. We get to know each other and talk through your topics — cycle, contraception, physical changes, sex-education questions. You set the pace.
• Companion. You are welcome to bring a companion — into the practice and, if you wish, into the treatment room as well.
• Examination — only if you want one. A physical examination is performed only if you want it and it is medically useful. A first appointment can be a conversation only.
• Confidentiality. What we discuss stays confidential — including towards your parents, as far as the law allows.

Topics in the teen gynecology consultation

Common topics in the teen gynecology consultation:

• Cycle. First period, irregular cycles, pain, questions about tracking.
• Contraception. Which methods exist, what fits at which life stage. Details on our contraception advice page.
• Sex education and physical changes. What happens during puberty, what is normal, what to look out for.
• HPV vaccination. Information about the recommended vaccination in this age group. Details on our HPV vaccination page.

For young patients with cycle irregularities we deliberately hold back on extensive diagnostics. Cycle variations during puberty and adolescence can initially be normal. We want to avoid a premature diagnosis — for example a PCOS label — and place the picture carefully. More on our PCOS page.

Our scope: patients under 14 are seen only in the company of a legal guardian. Surgical procedures or extended diagnostics in minor patients are arranged only with a clear medical indication. For suspected diagnoses that require pediatric or pediatric/adolescent gynecological co-care, we refer to the specialized pediatric and adolescent gynecology units at the university hospitals in Düsseldorf or Cologne.