Reasons for consultation in gynecological and obstetrical emergencies among adolescents in Tunisia

Objectives The main objective is to study gynecological and obstetrical emergencies among adolescents admitted to the emergency room in our department. Methods At the Farhat Hached University Hospital in Sousse’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, we carried out a retrospective study. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of adolescents who consulted over a period of 12 months were described. Results We recorded 78 emergencies during the study period, representing a frequency of 0.39 %. Gynecological and obstetrical emergencies in adolescents are dominated by abdominal-pelvic pain (36 %), followed by pregnancy diagnoses (16.7 %), and dysmenorrhea in 10 % of cases. Admission decisions were made in only 6.4 % of cases. Conclusions Advances in adolescent gynecology highlight the importance of specialized care for this population, crucial for preventive healthcare. Evaluation and management rely on recognizing clinical challenges and understanding specific issues.