2022
Evaluation of the Association of Endometrial Thickness, Insulin Resistance, and Menstrual Patterns in Adolescent Females with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Lynn A, Solomon N, Zamani M, Rowe E, Seifer D, Vash-Margita A. Evaluation of the Association of Endometrial Thickness, Insulin Resistance, and Menstrual Patterns in Adolescent Females with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2022, 36: 134-139. PMID: 36403727, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2022.11.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPCOS groupInsulin resistanceMenstrual patternAdolescent femalesControl groupRetrospective case-control studyLarge-scale prospective studiesAcute pelvic painEndometrial stripe thicknessTransabdominal pelvic ultrasoundTertiary children's hospitalPolycystic ovarian syndromeBody mass indexCase-control studyInstitutional review boardAdolescent PCOSEndometrial thicknessPelvic painOvarian syndromePCOS diagnosisPelvic ultrasoundUnique pathophysiologyEndocrinology clinicChildren's HospitalMass index
2021
3. SWIFT Accurately Predicts Lichen Sclerosus among Premenarchal Girls
Wang M, Wininger M, Vash-Margita A. 3. SWIFT Accurately Predicts Lichen Sclerosus among Premenarchal Girls. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 34: 240-241. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.02.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLichen sclerosusPremenarchal girlsUrinary incontinenceVulvar complaintsPhysical examRetrospective chart reviewRisk stratification toolAdolescent gynecology clinicInstitutional review boardPremenarchal patientsChart reviewGynecology clinicClinical presentationTertiary hospitalVulvar irritationUnique patientsBackground prevalenceLS diagnosisVulvar biopsyPatient visitsInclusion criteriaEffective treatmentAverage ageDichotomous outcomesPatients81. Medical management of endometriosis in adolescent women: a review of 91 cases of biopsy-confirmed endometriosis
Li H, Cho Y, Taylor H, Vash-Margita A. 81. Medical management of endometriosis in adolescent women: a review of 91 cases of biopsy-confirmed endometriosis. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 34: 271-272. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.02.085.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBiopsy-proven endometriosisOral contraceptivesLNG-IUDOral progestinCurrent treatmentYounger patientsInitial treatmentRetrospective medical record reviewCurrent hormonal treatmentsTertiary hospital systemICD-9/10 codesCommon initial treatmentMedical record reviewReproductive-aged womenCommon treatment modalityInstitutional review boardYoung adult femalesPelvic painEndometriosis treatmentInitial presentationOptimal regimensBackground EndometriosisMedical managementRecord reviewTreatment course91. Association of Pilonidal Disease with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Adolescent Females
Adjei N, Yung N, Towers G, Caty M, Solomon D, Vash-Margita A. 91. Association of Pilonidal Disease with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Adolescent Females. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 34: 275-276. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.02.095.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTreatment of PCOSPolycystic ovarian syndromePilonidal diseaseTertiary medical centerOvarian syndromeMetabolic syndromePayer statusMedical CenterDiagnosis of PCOSBackground Polycystic ovarian syndromeUrban tertiary medical centerMultiple logistic regression resultsOdds of patientsRetrospective chart reviewSimilar risk factorsQuality of lifeRisk of interventionT-testChi-squared testInstitutional review boardStudent's t-testRace/ethnicityChart reviewPatient ageSerum markers6. Time elapsed from initial presentation to diagnostic laparoscopy: factors affecting diagnostic delay in adolescents with biopsy-confirmed endometriosis
Li H, Cho Y, Taylor H, Vash-Margita A. 6. Time elapsed from initial presentation to diagnostic laparoscopy: factors affecting diagnostic delay in adolescents with biopsy-confirmed endometriosis. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 34: 241-242. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.02.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBiopsy-proven endometriosisShorter diagnostic delayAdnexal massesDiagnostic delayMedian delayDiagnostic laparoscopyInitial presentationInitial imagingOB/GYN providersTertiary hospital systemChronic pelvic painMultiple regression analysisRegression analysisInstitutional review boardPelvic painSubspecialty referralConclusions PatientsYounger patientsMajor surgeryBackground EndometriosisMedian timeRetrospective reviewED visitationOutpatient settingDefinitive diagnosis