Journal of clinical research in pediatric endocrinology

ObjectiveThe Menstrual Bleeding Questionnaire (MBQ) is a scale developed to identify women with heavy menstrual bleeding. The aim was to evaluate the validity/reliability of the Turkish version of this scale.MethodsThe MBQ was translated in…

ObjectiveHeavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) in adolescents often manifests as “excessive bleeding” and may result in acute anemia requiring emergency treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic and management options for ado…

ObjectiveCentral precocious puberty (CPP) is treated with long-acting gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) analogues (GnRHa). Some adult patients undergoing GnRHa treatment experienced prolonged QT syndrome, which is associated with an inc…

ObjectiveAbnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is the most common gynecologic complaint in adolescent girls. The aim of this study was to identify the diagnostic and management differences between those with/without heavy menstrual bleeding.Metho…

The purpose of this case series was to evaluate menstrual suppression in sex assigned at birth female adolescents identifying as male or gender non-conforming. A retrospective chart review of four gender minority youth (GMY), age 14-17, was…

This article reviews the current understanding and management of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) in adolescents. It is hoped that this review will provide readers with an approach to the evaluation and treatment of mild to severe uterine bl…

Although pregnancy and abortion rates have declined in adolescents, unintended pregnancies remain unacceptably high in this age group. The use of highly effective methods of contraception is one of the pillars of unintended pregnancy preven…

Most adolescents will experience discomfort during menstruation. Due to normalization of dysmenorrhea, there is delay to diagnosis and treatment. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories are a first line treatment. Adolescents can safely be offere…

Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is the most common gynecologic complaint of adolescents admitted to hospital. Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is the most frequent clinical presentation of AUB. Anovulatory cycles, owing to immature hypothalam…

ObjectiveClinicians should show an awareness on the menstrual characteristics of adolescent girls which may differ from adults in some aspects. To define menstrual cycle features among high school girls residing in a city center in southeas…

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues are common treatment option in central precocious puberty in childhood as well as in endometriosis, infertility, and prostate cancer in adults. Pseudotumor cerebri is a rare side effect observed in a…