Gynecology

The Gynecology Clinic diagnoses and treats common and complex gynecologic conditions in children and youth, including:

• Congenital anomalies of the reproductive tract
• Differences in sexual differentiation
• Ovarian or pelvic masses
• Early and late puberty
• Fertility preservation in patients undergoing treatment toxic to the ovaries
• Menstrual management in patients with disabilities
• Gender services
• Contraceptive counselling
• Menstrual pain
• Heavy menstrual bleeding
• Chronic pelvic pain
• Vulvovaginal concerns

Referral information

Patients need a referral from a doctor or a nurse practitioner to access gynecological care at BC Children's Hospital. For more information on the referral process, visit the Gynecology Referral page. 

Preparing for your visit  

Learn about how to prepare for your visit.

Please bring a list of current and previous medications with you, including topical creams and previous forms of contraception. 

If your child or youth's visit is for menstrual concerns, it is useful for them to keep track of their period in the weeks/months before the appointment, and to bring a menstrual calendar to the appointment. 

Your child or youth's clinic visit will generally consist of an interview, and a physical examination if needed. Patients have the option to decline a physical examination or to delay it for another visit.

We offer youth the opportunity to speak with the doctor alone, based on their preference.

We are a teaching institution. Your child or youth may be seen by a medical student or resident. If you have any concerns about this, please let us know as you check in at reception.

Telephone consultations are available to patients who are unable to travel to Vancouver for assessment and treatment. Please note that patients who are capable of participating in their own care must be present for all telehealth appointments.

Cancelling or rescheduling an appointment 

Please email bcchgyne@cw.bc.ca or call 604-875-2345 extension 5749 to cancel or reschedule your child or youth's appointment.

Contact us

We answer our phones from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Doctors are off-site except on their clinic days.

Address:
Area 5, 1st Floor
Ambulatory Care Building
BC Children's Hospital
4480 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC
V6H 3V4 

Phone: 604-875-2345, extension 5749 
Fax: 604-642-8891
Email: bcchgyne@cw.bc.ca