- Pediatric & Adolescent GynecologyYale New Haven Children's Hospital1 Park Street, Fl 2New Haven, CT 06504
- Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology1 Long Wharf DriveFl 2New Haven, CT 06511
- Park Avenue Specialty Center, Pediatric & Adolescent GynecologyPark Avenue Medical Center5520 Park Avenue, Ste Suite 600Trumbull, CT 06611
- Pediatric & Adolescent GynecologyGreenwich Hospital5 Perryridge Rd, Fl 2Greenwich, CT 06830
- Yale Gynecology Westport125A Kings Highway NorthWestport, CT 06880
Alla Vash-Margita, MD, FACOG
Biography
A specialist in pediatric and adolescent gynecology, Alla Vash-Margita, MD, describes herself as being “passionate about the well-being and safety of teenage girls.”
Dr. Vash-Margita, who is one of the only physicians in the area with advanced training in providing gynecologic care to these age groups, prides herself on being able to make a difference in the lives of young women.
“I provide education on sexual health, safety and healthy choices,” Dr. Vash-Margita says. “I explain the nature of any diagnosis in simple language with plentiful opportunities to ask questions. I use anatomical pictures and drawings to help young patients and their parents understand normal anatomy and its variants as well as diagnosis.”
Dr. Vash-Margita’s clinical focuses are: congenital anomalies of the female reproductive tract, contraceptive needs of adolescents, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, vulvar and vaginal discharge in prepubertal girls, pelvic pain in adolescent females, polycystic ovary syndrome, and irregular menses in teenagers.
When it comes to treating congenital anomalies, Dr. Vash-Margita ensures that she gives each patient—and her parents—the opportunity to absorb the diagnosis. “I invite the patient and caregivers to come back, scheduling ample time for the visit. Since my patient might be as young as 7 or 12, we sometimes wait until she is ready for the discussion,” she says. “I encourage family to have all discussions with their daughter in the room, otherwise, it creates stigma of secrecy or shame. I often will say, ‘We are here to help. We do not have any secrets.’”
Dr. Vash-Margita is an assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at Yale School of Medicine and is active in many national and local organizations dedicated to pediatric and adolescent gynecology.
Titles
- Associate Professor Term
- Chief, Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
Education & Training
- Clinical Fellow Pediatric and Adolescent GynecologyUniversity of Michigan (2017)
- ResidencyMount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY (2004)
- MDUzhgorod State University Medical School (1995)
Languages Spoken
- English
- Polski (Polish)
- Русский (Russian)
- Српски (Serbian)
- Slovenčina (Slovak)
- Українська (Ukrainian)
Additional Information
- APGO Excellence in Teaching Award, APGO-CREOG: APGO-CREOG (2019)
- NASPAG (2018 - Present): Advisor
- Trant A, Espinal M, Kisanga E, Vash-Margita A, Lundsberg L, Sheth S, Fan L. Optimizing menstrual health and hygiene management in the U.S.: A mixed-methods study of the barriers and the role of healthcare professionals Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare 2022, 35: 100808. PMID: 36563412, DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2022.100808.
- 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 PMID: 36403727, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2022.11.005.
- Thomson E, Tran M, Robevska G, Ayers K, van der Bergen J, Bhaskaran PG, Haan E, Cereghini S, Vash-Margita A, Margetts M, Hensley A, Nguyen Q, Sinclair A, Koopman P, Pelosi E. Functional genomics analysis identifies loss of HNF1B function as a cause of Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome. Human Molecular Genetics 2022 PMID: 36282544, DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddac262.
- CURRENT PRACTICES IN INFERTILITY AND FERTILITY PRESERVATION COUNSELING AMONG PATIENTS WITH TURNER SYNDROMEBeroukhim G, Kastury R, Davidson K, Bergmann J, Vash-Margita A. CURRENT PRACTICES IN INFERTILITY AND FERTILITY PRESERVATION COUNSELING AMONG PATIENTS WITH TURNER SYNDROME Fertility And Sterility 2022, 118: e216. DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.08.613.
- Vash-Margita A, Szymanska-Vandendriessche K, Gunther K, Rodriguez-Buritica DF, Christison-Lagay E, Saluja S, Oktay KH. Laparoscopic ovarian tissue harvesting for cryopreservation from a child with galactosemia Fertility And Sterility 2022, 118: 982-984. PMID: 36154768, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.08.005.
- Adjei NN, Yung N, Towers G, Caty M, Solomon D, Vash-Margita A. Establishing an association between polycystic ovarian syndrome and pilonidal disease in adolescent females Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2022 PMID: 35995086, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2022.08.005.
- Trant AA, Vash-Margita A, Camenga D, Braverman P, Wagner D, Espinal M, Kisanga EP, Lundsberg L, Sheth SS, Fan L. Erratum to “Menstrual Health and Hygiene among Adolescents in the United States” [Journal of Pediatric Adolescent Gynecology. 2022 Jun;35(3):277-287] Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2022, 35: 605. PMID: 35906147, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2022.07.001.
- 088 Mullerian anomaly as incidental finding in a neonate with vaginal bleedingSaleh F, Gaeta M, Driggers A, Vash-Margita A. 088 Mullerian anomaly as incidental finding in a neonate with vaginal bleeding European Journal Of Obstetrics & Gynecology And Reproductive Biology 2022, 273: e36-e37. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2022.02.117.
- Crohn's Disease Presenting with Vulvar Fistula in a Premenarchal GirlRubio X, Banks D, Phatak U, Vash-Margita A. Crohn's Disease Presenting with Vulvar Fistula in a Premenarchal Girl Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2022, 35: 218. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2022.01.066.
- Case Series of the Antenatal and Early Postnatal Adnexal Torsion: Solved Mystery of Ovarian Absence?Silva E, Chen H, Saluja S, Wu H, Christison-Lagay E, Vash-Margita A. Case Series of the Antenatal and Early Postnatal Adnexal Torsion: Solved Mystery of Ovarian Absence? Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2022, 35: 209. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2022.01.041.
- Genetic Heterogeneity in the HAIR-AN Sub-phenotype of PCOSKastury R, Joseph K, Caprio S, Boulware S, Ma D, Vash-Margita A. Genetic Heterogeneity in the HAIR-AN Sub-phenotype of PCOS Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2022, 35: 231. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2022.01.102.
- Investigation of Laboratory Values and Ultrasonographic Characteristics in Adolescent Girls with Polycystic Ovarian SyndromeLynn A, Solomon N, Zamani M, Rowe E, Seifer D, Vash-Margita A. Investigation of Laboratory Values and Ultrasonographic Characteristics in Adolescent Girls with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2022, 35: 201-202. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2022.01.024.
- Novel Approach to Improving Confidence in Providing Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare to Adolescents for Pediatric Residents: A Pilot StudyCarr C, Solotke M, Camenga D, Osborn R, Vash-Margita A. Novel Approach to Improving Confidence in Providing Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare to Adolescents for Pediatric Residents: A Pilot Study Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2022, 35: 240. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2022.01.125.
- Association of COVID-19 Vaccination with Vulvar Ulcers in Adolescent FemalesSartor R, Altchek C, Cron J, Vash-Margita A. Association of COVID-19 Vaccination with Vulvar Ulcers in Adolescent Females Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2022, 35: 234. PMCID: PMC8929997, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2022.01.110.
- Premature/Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)Davis-Kankanamge C, Vash-Margita A. Premature/Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) 2022, 240-244. DOI: 10.1201/9781003039235-40.
- Ahuja C, Tymon-Rosario J, Rottmann D, Raad RA, Silasi DA, Vash-Margita A. Minimally Invasive Ovarian-Preserving Approach for the Management of a Sclerosing Stromal Tumor in an Adolescent: A Case Report Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2022, 35: 505-508. PMID: 35123057, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2022.01.008.
- Adjei NN, Lynn AY, Grimshaw A, Brault MA, Dugan K, Vash-Margita A. Systematic Literature Review of Pediatric Male and Female Genital Hair Thread Tourniquet Syndrome Pediatric Emergency Care 2022, 38: e799-e804. PMID: 35100779, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002383.
- Trant AA, Vash-Margita A, Camenga D, Braverman P, Wagner D, Espinal M, Kisanga EP, Lundsberg L, Sheth SS, Fan L. Menstrual Health and Hygiene among Adolescents in the United States Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2022, 35: 277-287. PMID: 34999229, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.12.014.
- Wang M, Wininger M, Vash-Margita A. The SWIFT Model for Lichen Sclerosus Among Premenarchal Girls. Journal Of Lower Genital Tract Disease 2022, 26: 46-52. PMID: 34928252, DOI: 10.1097/lgt.0000000000000634.
- Kyei-Barffour I, Margetts M, Vash-Margita A, Pelosi E. The Embryological Landscape of Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome: Genetics and Environmental Factors. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 2021, 94: 657-672. PMID: 34970104, PMCID: PMC8686787.
- Solotke MT, Crabtree J, Cron J, Kallen A, Encandela J, Vash-Margita A. Multifaceted Approach to Evaluation in a Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Rotation for Medical Students Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 35: 270-276. PMID: 34906684, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.12.006.
- Beroukhim G, Ozgediz D, Cohen PJ, Hui P, Morotti R, Schwartz PE, Yang-Hartwich, Vash-Margita A. Progression of Cystadenoma to Mucinous Borderline Ovarian Tumor in Young Females: Case Series and Literature Review Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 35: 359-367. PMID: 34843973, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.11.003.
- Tarabra E, Nouws J, Vash‐Margita A, Hellerstein M, Shabanova V, McCollum S, Pierpont B, Zhao D, Shulman GI, Caprio S. CIDEA expression in SAT from adolescent girls with obesity and unfavorable patterns of abdominal fat distribution Obesity 2021, 29: 2068-2080. PMID: 34672413, PMCID: PMC8612981, DOI: 10.1002/oby.23295.
- OVARIAN TISSUE HARVESTING AND CRYOPRESERVATION FROM A TODDLER WITH CLASSIC GALACTOSEMIA: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACHVash-Margita A, Szymanska K, Saluja S, Christison-Lagay E, Oktay K. OVARIAN TISSUE HARVESTING AND CRYOPRESERVATION FROM A TODDLER WITH CLASSIC GALACTOSEMIA: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH Fertility And Sterility 2021, 116: e466-e467. DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.07.1171.
- FERTILITY PRESERVATION MANAGEMENT AND OVARIAN TISSUE CRYOPRESERVATION IN AN INFANT GIRL WITH CLASSIC GALACTOSEMIASzymanska K, Vash-Margita A, Gunther K, Rodriguez-Buritica D, Oktay K. FERTILITY PRESERVATION MANAGEMENT AND OVARIAN TISSUE CRYOPRESERVATION IN AN INFANT GIRL WITH CLASSIC GALACTOSEMIA Fertility And Sterility 2021, 116: e57. DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.07.162.
- A NOVEL MOUSE MODEL OF RETROGRADE MENSTRUATION FOR THE STUDY OF ENDOMETRIOSISPelosi E, Margetts M, Vash-Margita A. A NOVEL MOUSE MODEL OF RETROGRADE MENSTRUATION FOR THE STUDY OF ENDOMETRIOSIS Fertility And Sterility 2021, 116: e49-e50. DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.07.143.
- Hosier H, Sheth SS, Oliveira CR, Perley LE, Vash-Margita A. Unindicated cervical cancer screening in adolescent females within a large healthcare system in the United States American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2021, 225: 649.e1-649.e9. PMID: 34256029, PMCID: PMC8633062, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2021.07.005.
- Brault MA, Curry LA, Kershaw T, Singh K, Vash-Margita A, Camenga D. Supporting Patient-centered Communication on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health—Perspectives to Build an Appointment Planning Tool Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 34: 725-731. PMID: 33989800, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.04.009.
- Adjei N, Lynn A, Dugan K, Vash-Margita A. Medically Indicated Labioplasty in a Case of Recurrent Labial Hair Thread Tourniquet Syndrome in a Premenarchal Girl Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 34: 761-763. PMID: 33839293, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.03.007.
- 47. Minimally Invasive Ovarian-Preserving Approach for the Management of a Sclerosing Stromal Tumor in an AdolescentAhuja C, Rottmann D, Tymon-Rosario J, Raad R, Arin-Silasi D, Vash-Margita A. 47. Minimally Invasive Ovarian-Preserving Approach for the Management of a Sclerosing Stromal Tumor in an Adolescent Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 34: 257. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.02.051.
- 91. Association of Pilonidal Disease with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Adolescent FemalesAdjei 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.
- 6. Time elapsed from initial presentation to diagnostic laparoscopy: factors affecting diagnostic delay in adolescents with biopsy-confirmed endometriosisLi 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.
- 86. Unilateral Ovarian Agenesis: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Report of Two CasesChen H, Vijayakumar P, Taylor-Giorlando M, Grimshaw A, Li D, Vash-Margita A. 86. Unilateral Ovarian Agenesis: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Report of Two Cases Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 34: 273-274. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.02.090.
- 3. SWIFT Accurately Predicts Lichen Sclerosus among Premenarchal GirlsWang 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.
- 81. Medical management of endometriosis in adolescent women: a review of 91 cases of biopsy-confirmed endometriosisLi 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.
- Vash-Margita A, Kobernik EK, Flagler E, Quint EH, Dalton VK. National Trends in Cervical Cancer Screening in Adolescents Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 34: 717-724. PMID: 33601068, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.02.097.
- Wang M, Arlen AM, Vash-Margita A. Characteristics Among Premenarchal Girls With Lichen Sclerosus. Journal Of Lower Genital Tract Disease 2020, 25: 152-157. PMID: 33284147, DOI: 10.1097/lgt.0000000000000584.
- Simpson S, Seifer DB, Shabanova V, Lynn AY, Howe C, Rowe E, Caprio S, Vash-Margita A. The association between anti-Müllerian hormone and vitamin 25(OH)D serum levels and polycystic ovarian syndrome in adolescent females Reproductive Biology And Endocrinology 2020, 18: 118. PMID: 33218348, PMCID: PMC7679991, DOI: 10.1186/s12958-020-00676-y.
- SERUM MICRORNA’S AS DIAGNOSTIC BIOMARKERS OF ENDOMETRIOSIS IN ADOLESCENT FEMALESVash-Margita A, Mamillapalli R, Dang T, Coraluzzi L, Taylor H. SERUM MICRORNA’S AS DIAGNOSTIC BIOMARKERS OF ENDOMETRIOSIS IN ADOLESCENT FEMALES Fertility And Sterility 2020, 114: e67. DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.08.206.
- Vash-Margita A, Mutlu L, Harmanli O. Laparoscopic Colpo-Pneumo Occluder As A Vaginal Mold For Vaginal Reconstruction Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2020, 34: 80-83. PMID: 32781237, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.08.002.
- Evaluation of a Novel Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology Sub-Internship for Medical Students [12G]Solotke M, Crabtree J, Encandela J, Vash-Margita A. Evaluation of a Novel Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology Sub-Internship for Medical Students [12G] Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 135: 73s-74s. DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000665248.15235.c9.
- 8. Level of Anti-Müllerian Hormone and the Association of Vitamin D Deficiency with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Adolescent FemalesSimpson S, Seifer D, Shabanova V, Lynn A, Howe C, Rowe E, Caprio S, Vash-Margita A. 8. Level of Anti-Müllerian Hormone and the Association of Vitamin D Deficiency with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Adolescent Females Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2020, 33: 241-242. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.01.067.
- 79. Supporting Adolescent/Provider Communication Concerning Sexual and Reproductive Health: Qualitative Data to Inform InterventionsBrault M, Camenga D, Curry L, Kershaw T, Vash-Margita A. 79. Supporting Adolescent/Provider Communication Concerning Sexual and Reproductive Health: Qualitative Data to Inform Interventions Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2020, 33: 213. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.01.011.
- 91. Lichen Sclerosus in Prepubertal GirlsWang M, Arlen A, Vash-Margita A. 91. Lichen Sclerosus in Prepubertal Girls Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2020, 33: 219. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.01.023.
- 89. Menstrual Hygiene Management in Adolescents and Young AdultsTrant A, Vash-Margita A, Camenga D, Braverman P, Wagner D, Espinal M, Fan L. 89. Menstrual Hygiene Management in Adolescents and Young Adults Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2020, 33: 218. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.01.021.
- 5. Serum MicroRNA’s as Diagnostic Biomarkers of Endometriosis in Adolescent FemalesVash-Margita A, Dang T, Coraluzzi L, Mamillapalli R, Taylor H. 5. Serum MicroRNA’s as Diagnostic Biomarkers of Endometriosis in Adolescent Females Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2020, 33: 239-240. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.01.064.
- 81. Recurrent Labial Hair Thread Tourniquet Syndrome in an Adolescent Girl: A Systematic Review and Case ReportAdjei N, Lynn A, Grimshaw A, Brault M, Vash-Margita A. 81. Recurrent Labial Hair Thread Tourniquet Syndrome in an Adolescent Girl: A Systematic Review and Case Report Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2020, 33: 214. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.01.013.
- 56. Evaluation of a Novel Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology Sub-Internship for Medical StudentsSolotke M, Crabtree J, Vash-Margita A. 56. Evaluation of a Novel Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology Sub-Internship for Medical Students Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2020, 33: 202. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.01.130.
- 7. Unindicated Cervical Cancer Screening in Adolescent Females: Trends from 2012-2018Hosier H, Oliveira C, Sheth S, Perley L, Vash-Margita A. 7. Unindicated Cervical Cancer Screening in Adolescent Females: Trends from 2012-2018 Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2020, 33: 240-241. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.01.066.
- 9. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease in Non-sexually active Pediatric and Adolescent PatientsPradhan S, Kyrillos A, Hayes K, Gromet E, Vash-Margita A, Pennesi C, O'Brien K, Gomez-lobo V. 9. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease in Non-sexually active Pediatric and Adolescent Patients Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2020, 33: 242. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.01.068.
- Tarabra E, Nouws J, Vash-Margita A, Nadzam GS, Goldberg-Gell R, Van Name M, Pierpont B, Knight J, Shulman GI, Caprio S. The omentum of obese girls harbors small adipocytes and browning transcripts JCI Insight 2020, 5 PMID: 32125283, PMCID: PMC7213797, DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.135448.
- 204. Supporting Shared Adolescent/Provider Communication Concerning Sexual and Reproductive Health: Qualitative Data to Inform Asset-Building InterventionsBrault M, Kershaw T, Vash-Margita A, Curry L, Camenga D. 204. Supporting Shared Adolescent/Provider Communication Concerning Sexual and Reproductive Health: Qualitative Data to Inform Asset-Building Interventions Journal Of Adolescent Health 2020, 66: s103-s104. DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2019.11.207.
- Arlen AM, Wang M, Vash-Margita A. Lichen Sclerosus in Prepubertal Girls: An Uncommon but Treatable Cause of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Urology 2020, 137: e1-e2. PMID: 31917292, DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2019.12.029.
- Solotke M, Crabtree J, Encandela J, Vash-Margita A. Establishing a Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Subinternship for Medical Students Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2019, 33: 104-109. PMID: 31672667, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2019.10.004.
- Vash-Margita A, Guess MK. The complex relationship between urinary and defecatory disorders in young and adolescent girls. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2019, 31: 317-324. PMID: 31361608, DOI: 10.1097/gco.0000000000000561.
- Solotke MT, Soble W, Young C, Marsenic O, Vash-Margita A. A Rare and Extreme Case of Vulvar Swelling in the Setting of Nephrotic Syndrome in a Prepubertal Girl Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2019, 33: 93-95. PMID: 31585165, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2019.09.009.
- Oliveira CR, Hosier H, Pate B, Niccolai LM, Sheth SS, Vash-Margita A. Compliance with cervical cancer screening guidelines in young female patients: rates and trends of screening in New Haven County, CT American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2019, 221: 530-532. PMID: 31279847, PMCID: PMC6829042, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.07.002.
- Vash-Margita A, Smith Y, Rabah R, Quint EH. Adolescent Vulvar Angiokeratoma Associated with Lichen Sclerosus Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2019, 32: 440-442. PMID: 30974213, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2019.04.004.
- Nouws J, Fitch M, Mata M, Santoro N, Galuppo B, Kursawe R, Narayan D, Vash-Margita A, Pierpont B, Shulman GI, Hellerstein M, Caprio S. Altered In Vivo Lipid Fluxes and Cell Dynamics in Subcutaneous Adipose Tissues Are Associated With the Unfavorable Pattern of Fat Distribution in Obese Adolescent Girls Diabetes 2019, 68: 1168-1177. PMID: 30936147, PMCID: PMC6610014, DOI: 10.2337/db18-1162.
- 66. Compliance with Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines in Young Females: Rates and Trends of Cervical Cancer Screening in New Haven CountyHosier H, Oliveira C, Pate B, Niccolai L, Sheth S, Vash-Margita A. 66. Compliance with Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines in Young Females: Rates and Trends of Cervical Cancer Screening in New Haven County Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2019, 32: 221. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2019.02.068.
- 97. A Rare and Extreme Case of Vulvar Swelling in the Setting of Nephrotic Syndrome in a Prepubertal GirlSoble W, Solotke M, Young C, Couloures O, Vash-Margita A. 97. A Rare and Extreme Case of Vulvar Swelling in the Setting of Nephrotic Syndrome in a Prepubertal Girl Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2019, 32: 236. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2019.02.099.
- Grechukhina O, Gressel GM, Munday W, Wong S, Santin A, Vash-Margita A. Endometrial Carcinoma in a 26-Year-Old Patient with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Case Reports In Obstetrics And Gynecology 2018, 2018: 1952351. PMID: 29854508, PMCID: PMC5960523, DOI: 10.1155/2018/1952351.
- Adolescent Vulvar Angiokeratoma Associated with Lichen SclerosusVash-Margita A, Smith Y, Rabah R, Quint E. Adolescent Vulvar Angiokeratoma Associated with Lichen Sclerosus Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2018, 31: 211. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2018.02.118.
- Trends in Cervical Cancer Screening in AdolescentsVash-Margita A, Flagler E, Kobernik E, Quint E, Dalton V. Trends in Cervical Cancer Screening in Adolescents Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2017, 30: 293-294. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2017.03.056.
- Improving Adolescent Health Care in an OB/GYN Clinic: The Adolescent Champion ModelAlaniz V, Riley M, Smith Y, Vash-Margita A, Lane J, Patterson V, Quint E. Improving Adolescent Health Care in an OB/GYN Clinic: The Adolescent Champion Model Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2017, 30: 324-325. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2017.03.123.
Biography
A specialist in pediatric and adolescent gynecology, Alla Vash-Margita, MD, describes herself as being “passionate about the well-being and safety of teenage girls.”
Dr. Vash-Margita, who is one of the only physicians in the area with advanced training in providing gynecologic care to these age groups, prides herself on being able to make a difference in the lives of young women.
“I provide education on sexual health, safety and healthy choices,” Dr. Vash-Margita says. “I explain the nature of any diagnosis in simple language with plentiful opportunities to ask questions. I use anatomical pictures and drawings to help young patients and their parents understand normal anatomy and its variants as well as diagnosis.”
Dr. Vash-Margita’s clinical focuses are: congenital anomalies of the female reproductive tract, contraceptive needs of adolescents, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, vulvar and vaginal discharge in prepubertal girls, pelvic pain in adolescent females, polycystic ovary syndrome, and irregular menses in teenagers.
When it comes to treating congenital anomalies, Dr. Vash-Margita ensures that she gives each patient—and her parents—the opportunity to absorb the diagnosis. “I invite the patient and caregivers to come back, scheduling ample time for the visit. Since my patient might be as young as 7 or 12, we sometimes wait until she is ready for the discussion,” she says. “I encourage family to have all discussions with their daughter in the room, otherwise, it creates stigma of secrecy or shame. I often will say, ‘We are here to help. We do not have any secrets.’”
Dr. Vash-Margita is an assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at Yale School of Medicine and is active in many national and local organizations dedicated to pediatric and adolescent gynecology.
Titles
- Associate Professor Term
- Chief, Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
Education & Training
- Clinical Fellow Pediatric and Adolescent GynecologyUniversity of Michigan (2017)
- ResidencyMount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY (2004)
- MDUzhgorod State University Medical School (1995)
Languages Spoken
- English
- Polski (Polish)
- Русский (Russian)
- Српски (Serbian)
- Slovenčina (Slovak)
- Українська (Ukrainian)
Additional Information
- APGO Excellence in Teaching Award, APGO-CREOG: APGO-CREOG (2019)
- NASPAG (2018 - Present): Advisor
- Trant A, Espinal M, Kisanga E, Vash-Margita A, Lundsberg L, Sheth S, Fan L. Optimizing menstrual health and hygiene management in the U.S.: A mixed-methods study of the barriers and the role of healthcare professionals Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare 2022, 35: 100808. PMID: 36563412, DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2022.100808.
- 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 PMID: 36403727, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2022.11.005.
- Thomson E, Tran M, Robevska G, Ayers K, van der Bergen J, Bhaskaran PG, Haan E, Cereghini S, Vash-Margita A, Margetts M, Hensley A, Nguyen Q, Sinclair A, Koopman P, Pelosi E. Functional genomics analysis identifies loss of HNF1B function as a cause of Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome. Human Molecular Genetics 2022 PMID: 36282544, DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddac262.
- CURRENT PRACTICES IN INFERTILITY AND FERTILITY PRESERVATION COUNSELING AMONG PATIENTS WITH TURNER SYNDROMEBeroukhim G, Kastury R, Davidson K, Bergmann J, Vash-Margita A. CURRENT PRACTICES IN INFERTILITY AND FERTILITY PRESERVATION COUNSELING AMONG PATIENTS WITH TURNER SYNDROME Fertility And Sterility 2022, 118: e216. DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.08.613.
- Vash-Margita A, Szymanska-Vandendriessche K, Gunther K, Rodriguez-Buritica DF, Christison-Lagay E, Saluja S, Oktay KH. Laparoscopic ovarian tissue harvesting for cryopreservation from a child with galactosemia Fertility And Sterility 2022, 118: 982-984. PMID: 36154768, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.08.005.
- Adjei NN, Yung N, Towers G, Caty M, Solomon D, Vash-Margita A. Establishing an association between polycystic ovarian syndrome and pilonidal disease in adolescent females Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2022 PMID: 35995086, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2022.08.005.
- Trant AA, Vash-Margita A, Camenga D, Braverman P, Wagner D, Espinal M, Kisanga EP, Lundsberg L, Sheth SS, Fan L. Erratum to “Menstrual Health and Hygiene among Adolescents in the United States” [Journal of Pediatric Adolescent Gynecology. 2022 Jun;35(3):277-287] Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2022, 35: 605. PMID: 35906147, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2022.07.001.
- 088 Mullerian anomaly as incidental finding in a neonate with vaginal bleedingSaleh F, Gaeta M, Driggers A, Vash-Margita A. 088 Mullerian anomaly as incidental finding in a neonate with vaginal bleeding European Journal Of Obstetrics & Gynecology And Reproductive Biology 2022, 273: e36-e37. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2022.02.117.
- Crohn's Disease Presenting with Vulvar Fistula in a Premenarchal GirlRubio X, Banks D, Phatak U, Vash-Margita A. Crohn's Disease Presenting with Vulvar Fistula in a Premenarchal Girl Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2022, 35: 218. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2022.01.066.
- Case Series of the Antenatal and Early Postnatal Adnexal Torsion: Solved Mystery of Ovarian Absence?Silva E, Chen H, Saluja S, Wu H, Christison-Lagay E, Vash-Margita A. Case Series of the Antenatal and Early Postnatal Adnexal Torsion: Solved Mystery of Ovarian Absence? Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2022, 35: 209. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2022.01.041.
- Genetic Heterogeneity in the HAIR-AN Sub-phenotype of PCOSKastury R, Joseph K, Caprio S, Boulware S, Ma D, Vash-Margita A. Genetic Heterogeneity in the HAIR-AN Sub-phenotype of PCOS Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2022, 35: 231. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2022.01.102.
- Investigation of Laboratory Values and Ultrasonographic Characteristics in Adolescent Girls with Polycystic Ovarian SyndromeLynn A, Solomon N, Zamani M, Rowe E, Seifer D, Vash-Margita A. Investigation of Laboratory Values and Ultrasonographic Characteristics in Adolescent Girls with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2022, 35: 201-202. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2022.01.024.
- Novel Approach to Improving Confidence in Providing Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare to Adolescents for Pediatric Residents: A Pilot StudyCarr C, Solotke M, Camenga D, Osborn R, Vash-Margita A. Novel Approach to Improving Confidence in Providing Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare to Adolescents for Pediatric Residents: A Pilot Study Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2022, 35: 240. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2022.01.125.
- Association of COVID-19 Vaccination with Vulvar Ulcers in Adolescent FemalesSartor R, Altchek C, Cron J, Vash-Margita A. Association of COVID-19 Vaccination with Vulvar Ulcers in Adolescent Females Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2022, 35: 234. PMCID: PMC8929997, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2022.01.110.
- Premature/Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)Davis-Kankanamge C, Vash-Margita A. Premature/Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) 2022, 240-244. DOI: 10.1201/9781003039235-40.
- Ahuja C, Tymon-Rosario J, Rottmann D, Raad RA, Silasi DA, Vash-Margita A. Minimally Invasive Ovarian-Preserving Approach for the Management of a Sclerosing Stromal Tumor in an Adolescent: A Case Report Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2022, 35: 505-508. PMID: 35123057, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2022.01.008.
- Adjei NN, Lynn AY, Grimshaw A, Brault MA, Dugan K, Vash-Margita A. Systematic Literature Review of Pediatric Male and Female Genital Hair Thread Tourniquet Syndrome Pediatric Emergency Care 2022, 38: e799-e804. PMID: 35100779, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002383.
- Trant AA, Vash-Margita A, Camenga D, Braverman P, Wagner D, Espinal M, Kisanga EP, Lundsberg L, Sheth SS, Fan L. Menstrual Health and Hygiene among Adolescents in the United States Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2022, 35: 277-287. PMID: 34999229, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.12.014.
- Wang M, Wininger M, Vash-Margita A. The SWIFT Model for Lichen Sclerosus Among Premenarchal Girls. Journal Of Lower Genital Tract Disease 2022, 26: 46-52. PMID: 34928252, DOI: 10.1097/lgt.0000000000000634.
- Kyei-Barffour I, Margetts M, Vash-Margita A, Pelosi E. The Embryological Landscape of Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome: Genetics and Environmental Factors. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 2021, 94: 657-672. PMID: 34970104, PMCID: PMC8686787.
- Solotke MT, Crabtree J, Cron J, Kallen A, Encandela J, Vash-Margita A. Multifaceted Approach to Evaluation in a Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Rotation for Medical Students Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 35: 270-276. PMID: 34906684, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.12.006.
- Beroukhim G, Ozgediz D, Cohen PJ, Hui P, Morotti R, Schwartz PE, Yang-Hartwich, Vash-Margita A. Progression of Cystadenoma to Mucinous Borderline Ovarian Tumor in Young Females: Case Series and Literature Review Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 35: 359-367. PMID: 34843973, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.11.003.
- Tarabra E, Nouws J, Vash‐Margita A, Hellerstein M, Shabanova V, McCollum S, Pierpont B, Zhao D, Shulman GI, Caprio S. CIDEA expression in SAT from adolescent girls with obesity and unfavorable patterns of abdominal fat distribution Obesity 2021, 29: 2068-2080. PMID: 34672413, PMCID: PMC8612981, DOI: 10.1002/oby.23295.
- OVARIAN TISSUE HARVESTING AND CRYOPRESERVATION FROM A TODDLER WITH CLASSIC GALACTOSEMIA: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACHVash-Margita A, Szymanska K, Saluja S, Christison-Lagay E, Oktay K. OVARIAN TISSUE HARVESTING AND CRYOPRESERVATION FROM A TODDLER WITH CLASSIC GALACTOSEMIA: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH Fertility And Sterility 2021, 116: e466-e467. DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.07.1171.
- FERTILITY PRESERVATION MANAGEMENT AND OVARIAN TISSUE CRYOPRESERVATION IN AN INFANT GIRL WITH CLASSIC GALACTOSEMIASzymanska K, Vash-Margita A, Gunther K, Rodriguez-Buritica D, Oktay K. FERTILITY PRESERVATION MANAGEMENT AND OVARIAN TISSUE CRYOPRESERVATION IN AN INFANT GIRL WITH CLASSIC GALACTOSEMIA Fertility And Sterility 2021, 116: e57. DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.07.162.
- A NOVEL MOUSE MODEL OF RETROGRADE MENSTRUATION FOR THE STUDY OF ENDOMETRIOSISPelosi E, Margetts M, Vash-Margita A. A NOVEL MOUSE MODEL OF RETROGRADE MENSTRUATION FOR THE STUDY OF ENDOMETRIOSIS Fertility And Sterility 2021, 116: e49-e50. DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.07.143.
- Hosier H, Sheth SS, Oliveira CR, Perley LE, Vash-Margita A. Unindicated cervical cancer screening in adolescent females within a large healthcare system in the United States American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2021, 225: 649.e1-649.e9. PMID: 34256029, PMCID: PMC8633062, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2021.07.005.
- Brault MA, Curry LA, Kershaw T, Singh K, Vash-Margita A, Camenga D. Supporting Patient-centered Communication on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health—Perspectives to Build an Appointment Planning Tool Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 34: 725-731. PMID: 33989800, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.04.009.
- Adjei N, Lynn A, Dugan K, Vash-Margita A. Medically Indicated Labioplasty in a Case of Recurrent Labial Hair Thread Tourniquet Syndrome in a Premenarchal Girl Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 34: 761-763. PMID: 33839293, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.03.007.
- 47. Minimally Invasive Ovarian-Preserving Approach for the Management of a Sclerosing Stromal Tumor in an AdolescentAhuja C, Rottmann D, Tymon-Rosario J, Raad R, Arin-Silasi D, Vash-Margita A. 47. Minimally Invasive Ovarian-Preserving Approach for the Management of a Sclerosing Stromal Tumor in an Adolescent Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 34: 257. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.02.051.
- 91. Association of Pilonidal Disease with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Adolescent FemalesAdjei 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.
- 6. Time elapsed from initial presentation to diagnostic laparoscopy: factors affecting diagnostic delay in adolescents with biopsy-confirmed endometriosisLi 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.
- 86. Unilateral Ovarian Agenesis: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Report of Two CasesChen H, Vijayakumar P, Taylor-Giorlando M, Grimshaw A, Li D, Vash-Margita A. 86. Unilateral Ovarian Agenesis: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Report of Two Cases Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 34: 273-274. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.02.090.
- 3. SWIFT Accurately Predicts Lichen Sclerosus among Premenarchal GirlsWang 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.
- 81. Medical management of endometriosis in adolescent women: a review of 91 cases of biopsy-confirmed endometriosisLi 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.
- Vash-Margita A, Kobernik EK, Flagler E, Quint EH, Dalton VK. National Trends in Cervical Cancer Screening in Adolescents Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 34: 717-724. PMID: 33601068, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.02.097.
- Wang M, Arlen AM, Vash-Margita A. Characteristics Among Premenarchal Girls With Lichen Sclerosus. Journal Of Lower Genital Tract Disease 2020, 25: 152-157. PMID: 33284147, DOI: 10.1097/lgt.0000000000000584.
- Simpson S, Seifer DB, Shabanova V, Lynn AY, Howe C, Rowe E, Caprio S, Vash-Margita A. The association between anti-Müllerian hormone and vitamin 25(OH)D serum levels and polycystic ovarian syndrome in adolescent females Reproductive Biology And Endocrinology 2020, 18: 118. PMID: 33218348, PMCID: PMC7679991, DOI: 10.1186/s12958-020-00676-y.
- SERUM MICRORNA’S AS DIAGNOSTIC BIOMARKERS OF ENDOMETRIOSIS IN ADOLESCENT FEMALESVash-Margita A, Mamillapalli R, Dang T, Coraluzzi L, Taylor H. SERUM MICRORNA’S AS DIAGNOSTIC BIOMARKERS OF ENDOMETRIOSIS IN ADOLESCENT FEMALES Fertility And Sterility 2020, 114: e67. DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.08.206.
- Vash-Margita A, Mutlu L, Harmanli O. Laparoscopic Colpo-Pneumo Occluder As A Vaginal Mold For Vaginal Reconstruction Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2020, 34: 80-83. PMID: 32781237, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.08.002.
- Evaluation of a Novel Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology Sub-Internship for Medical Students [12G]Solotke M, Crabtree J, Encandela J, Vash-Margita A. Evaluation of a Novel Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology Sub-Internship for Medical Students [12G] Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 135: 73s-74s. DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000665248.15235.c9.
- 8. Level of Anti-Müllerian Hormone and the Association of Vitamin D Deficiency with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Adolescent FemalesSimpson S, Seifer D, Shabanova V, Lynn A, Howe C, Rowe E, Caprio S, Vash-Margita A. 8. Level of Anti-Müllerian Hormone and the Association of Vitamin D Deficiency with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Adolescent Females Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2020, 33: 241-242. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.01.067.
- 79. Supporting Adolescent/Provider Communication Concerning Sexual and Reproductive Health: Qualitative Data to Inform InterventionsBrault M, Camenga D, Curry L, Kershaw T, Vash-Margita A. 79. Supporting Adolescent/Provider Communication Concerning Sexual and Reproductive Health: Qualitative Data to Inform Interventions Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2020, 33: 213. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.01.011.
- 91. Lichen Sclerosus in Prepubertal GirlsWang M, Arlen A, Vash-Margita A. 91. Lichen Sclerosus in Prepubertal Girls Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2020, 33: 219. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.01.023.
- 89. Menstrual Hygiene Management in Adolescents and Young AdultsTrant A, Vash-Margita A, Camenga D, Braverman P, Wagner D, Espinal M, Fan L. 89. Menstrual Hygiene Management in Adolescents and Young Adults Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2020, 33: 218. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.01.021.
- 5. Serum MicroRNA’s as Diagnostic Biomarkers of Endometriosis in Adolescent FemalesVash-Margita A, Dang T, Coraluzzi L, Mamillapalli R, Taylor H. 5. Serum MicroRNA’s as Diagnostic Biomarkers of Endometriosis in Adolescent Females Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2020, 33: 239-240. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.01.064.
- 81. Recurrent Labial Hair Thread Tourniquet Syndrome in an Adolescent Girl: A Systematic Review and Case ReportAdjei N, Lynn A, Grimshaw A, Brault M, Vash-Margita A. 81. Recurrent Labial Hair Thread Tourniquet Syndrome in an Adolescent Girl: A Systematic Review and Case Report Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2020, 33: 214. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.01.013.
- 56. Evaluation of a Novel Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology Sub-Internship for Medical StudentsSolotke M, Crabtree J, Vash-Margita A. 56. Evaluation of a Novel Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology Sub-Internship for Medical Students Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2020, 33: 202. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.01.130.
- 7. Unindicated Cervical Cancer Screening in Adolescent Females: Trends from 2012-2018Hosier H, Oliveira C, Sheth S, Perley L, Vash-Margita A. 7. Unindicated Cervical Cancer Screening in Adolescent Females: Trends from 2012-2018 Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2020, 33: 240-241. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.01.066.
- 9. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease in Non-sexually active Pediatric and Adolescent PatientsPradhan S, Kyrillos A, Hayes K, Gromet E, Vash-Margita A, Pennesi C, O'Brien K, Gomez-lobo V. 9. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease in Non-sexually active Pediatric and Adolescent Patients Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2020, 33: 242. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.01.068.
- Tarabra E, Nouws J, Vash-Margita A, Nadzam GS, Goldberg-Gell R, Van Name M, Pierpont B, Knight J, Shulman GI, Caprio S. The omentum of obese girls harbors small adipocytes and browning transcripts JCI Insight 2020, 5 PMID: 32125283, PMCID: PMC7213797, DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.135448.
- 204. Supporting Shared Adolescent/Provider Communication Concerning Sexual and Reproductive Health: Qualitative Data to Inform Asset-Building InterventionsBrault M, Kershaw T, Vash-Margita A, Curry L, Camenga D. 204. Supporting Shared Adolescent/Provider Communication Concerning Sexual and Reproductive Health: Qualitative Data to Inform Asset-Building Interventions Journal Of Adolescent Health 2020, 66: s103-s104. DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2019.11.207.
- Arlen AM, Wang M, Vash-Margita A. Lichen Sclerosus in Prepubertal Girls: An Uncommon but Treatable Cause of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Urology 2020, 137: e1-e2. PMID: 31917292, DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2019.12.029.
- Solotke M, Crabtree J, Encandela J, Vash-Margita A. Establishing a Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Subinternship for Medical Students Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2019, 33: 104-109. PMID: 31672667, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2019.10.004.
- Vash-Margita A, Guess MK. The complex relationship between urinary and defecatory disorders in young and adolescent girls. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2019, 31: 317-324. PMID: 31361608, DOI: 10.1097/gco.0000000000000561.
- Solotke MT, Soble W, Young C, Marsenic O, Vash-Margita A. A Rare and Extreme Case of Vulvar Swelling in the Setting of Nephrotic Syndrome in a Prepubertal Girl Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2019, 33: 93-95. PMID: 31585165, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2019.09.009.
- Oliveira CR, Hosier H, Pate B, Niccolai LM, Sheth SS, Vash-Margita A. Compliance with cervical cancer screening guidelines in young female patients: rates and trends of screening in New Haven County, CT American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2019, 221: 530-532. PMID: 31279847, PMCID: PMC6829042, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.07.002.
- Vash-Margita A, Smith Y, Rabah R, Quint EH. Adolescent Vulvar Angiokeratoma Associated with Lichen Sclerosus Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2019, 32: 440-442. PMID: 30974213, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2019.04.004.
- Nouws J, Fitch M, Mata M, Santoro N, Galuppo B, Kursawe R, Narayan D, Vash-Margita A, Pierpont B, Shulman GI, Hellerstein M, Caprio S. Altered In Vivo Lipid Fluxes and Cell Dynamics in Subcutaneous Adipose Tissues Are Associated With the Unfavorable Pattern of Fat Distribution in Obese Adolescent Girls Diabetes 2019, 68: 1168-1177. PMID: 30936147, PMCID: PMC6610014, DOI: 10.2337/db18-1162.
- 66. Compliance with Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines in Young Females: Rates and Trends of Cervical Cancer Screening in New Haven CountyHosier H, Oliveira C, Pate B, Niccolai L, Sheth S, Vash-Margita A. 66. Compliance with Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines in Young Females: Rates and Trends of Cervical Cancer Screening in New Haven County Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2019, 32: 221. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2019.02.068.
- 97. A Rare and Extreme Case of Vulvar Swelling in the Setting of Nephrotic Syndrome in a Prepubertal GirlSoble W, Solotke M, Young C, Couloures O, Vash-Margita A. 97. A Rare and Extreme Case of Vulvar Swelling in the Setting of Nephrotic Syndrome in a Prepubertal Girl Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2019, 32: 236. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2019.02.099.
- Grechukhina O, Gressel GM, Munday W, Wong S, Santin A, Vash-Margita A. Endometrial Carcinoma in a 26-Year-Old Patient with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Case Reports In Obstetrics And Gynecology 2018, 2018: 1952351. PMID: 29854508, PMCID: PMC5960523, DOI: 10.1155/2018/1952351.
- Adolescent Vulvar Angiokeratoma Associated with Lichen SclerosusVash-Margita A, Smith Y, Rabah R, Quint E. Adolescent Vulvar Angiokeratoma Associated with Lichen Sclerosus Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2018, 31: 211. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2018.02.118.
- Trends in Cervical Cancer Screening in AdolescentsVash-Margita A, Flagler E, Kobernik E, Quint E, Dalton V. Trends in Cervical Cancer Screening in Adolescents Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2017, 30: 293-294. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2017.03.056.
- Improving Adolescent Health Care in an OB/GYN Clinic: The Adolescent Champion ModelAlaniz V, Riley M, Smith Y, Vash-Margita A, Lane J, Patterson V, Quint E. Improving Adolescent Health Care in an OB/GYN Clinic: The Adolescent Champion Model Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2017, 30: 324-325. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2017.03.123.
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