Menstruation and its disorders in adolescence

D E Greydanus, Donald E. Greydanus, Greydanus DE, Elizabeth R. McAnarney, E R McAnarney, McAnarney ER
Current problems in pediatrics · 1982 · vol. 12(10) , pp. 6–61 · doi:10.1016/0045-9380(82)90034-2 · PMID:6764754 · W2041740688
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This paper reviews menstruation and menstrual disorders in adolescents.

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This monograph has presented a review of menstrual disorders in adolescents. It has been emphasized that health care professionals who deal with youths should consider a comprehensive approach that places the youth with a menstrual problem within the framework of her adolescent and pubertal development. Thus, a discussion of psychologic growth as well as important aspects of puberty were presented. A thorough medical history and carefully done pelvic examination remain the basis for any evaluation of these young women even in this age of rapidly-advancing medical technology. Many of the menstrual dysfunction problems are related to the sequential, physiologic events of puberty and can be effectively handled by the well-trained general clinician. Specific, complex situations should be referred to the appropriate specialist, preferably someone with an understanding of adolescence. Three basic types of menstrual disorders have been considered: dysmenorrhea, dysfunctional uterine bleeding and amenorrhea. Our conclusion is that there is much the general clinician can do for the adolescent who presents with menstrual dysfunction.

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dysmenorrheaendometriosis

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Adolescent Dysmenorrhea Menstruation Uterine Hemorrhage Adolescent Medicine Adolescent Medicine Amenorrhea Amenorrhea Child Contraceptives, Oral Contraceptives, Oral Diethylstilbestrol Diethylstilbestrol Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Gynecology

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