Abstract: There has been a long history for pediatric gyneocology in China. However, it has been developed slowly. Both children′s and adolescent gynecology are crucial to reproductive health of a woman. Pediatric gynecology is special and it is not a miniature of adult gynecology. The development, inflammation, endocrinology and oncology of genital tract are its key points. The new concept of DOHaD (development origin of health and disease) is helpful to clinical practice, prevention and treatment of disease. The discipline construction of pediatric gynecology needs the cooperation of health administration departments, teaching, education and medical units at all levels.

Key words: Child, Adolescent, Female, Gynecology, Reproductive health services, Child development