Gail B. Slap

Problems associated with menstruation affect 75% of adolescent females and are a leading reason for visits to physicians. This chapter begins with a review of the timing and characteristics of normal menstruation during adolescence. It then…

Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea, or painful menstruation, is the most common gynecologic problem that occurs during adolescence. It is estimated that 75% of menstruating women experience dysmenorrhea, making it the leading cause of school and wor…