ABSTRACT
A number of congenital malformations may not manifest themselves until adolescence, while other congenital malformations, especially of the external genitalia, may be present at birth or during childhood and remain a problem throughout the adolescent years, particularly following the onset of puberty and the development of secondary sexual characteristics. The management of congenital malformations of the genital tract requires a multidisciplinary approach. Not only does the team caring for them need to address the anatomical difficulties but there are functional reproductive and psychological issues that also need attention, often by health professionals with particular expertise in this area, especially that related to the psychological wellbeing of these young women.
