Cited by 140Menstrual Health and DisordersHypothalamic control of reproductive hormonesEndometriosis Research and Treatment

Menstrual disorders in adolescence

Slap*, Gail B.·2003·Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Abstract

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 discusses the evaluation and management of adolescents with amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea and abnormal uterine bleeding. An approach to adolescent amenorrhoea is presented that utilizes primary versus secondary amenorrhoea, delayed versus normal pubertal development, and the presence or absence of hyperandrogenism as nodal points for decision making. The differential diagnosis of dysmenorrhoea and the management of primary dysmenorrhoea and endometriosis are reviewed. The section on abnormal uterine bleeding contrasts anovulatory dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) with bleeding secondary to problems of pregnancy, uterine pathology, exogenous hormone use and systemic bleeding disorders.

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Authors
Slap*, G. B.
Venue
Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2003-02
Volume
17
Issue
1
Pages
75-92
ISSN
1521-6934 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2008462083
Cited by
140
References
66
Citations by year
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FWCI
4.36
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Menstrual Health and Disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Reproductive Medicine › Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Reproductive Medicine › Endometriosis Research and Treatment
Keywords
menstrual disorders, adolescent girls, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, abnormal uterine bleeding, primary amenorrhea, secondary amenorrhea, delayed puberty, hyperandrogenism, endometriosis, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, differential diagnosis, pregnancy complications, uterine pathology, exogenous hormones, bleeding disorders
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Amenorrhea, Diagnosis, Differential, Dysmenorrhea, Female, Genital Diseases, Female, Humans, Hypogonadism, Menstrual Cycle, Menstruation Disturbances, Uterine Hemorrhage

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