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Menstruation in girls and adolescents: using the menstrual cycle as a vital sign

American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Adolescence, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Committee on Adolescent Health Care·2006·PEDIATRICS

Abstract

Young patients and their parents often are unsure about what represents normal menstrual patterns, and clinicians also may be unsure about normal ranges for menstrual cycle length and amount and duration of flow through adolescence. It is important to be able to educate young patients and their parents regarding what to expect of a first period and about the range for normal cycle length of subsequent menses. It is equally important for clinicians to have an understanding of bleeding patterns in girls and adolescents, the ability to differentiate between normal and abnormal menstruation, and the skill to know how to evaluate young patients' conditions appropriately. Using the menstrual cycle as an additional vital sign adds a powerful tool to the assessment of normal development and the exclusion of pathological conditions.

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Authors
American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Adolescence, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, & Committee on Adolescent Health Care
Venue
PEDIATRICS
Published
2006-11-01
Volume
118
Issue
5
Pages
2245-2250
ISSN
  • 0031-4005 (ISSN-L)
  • 1098-4275
OpenAlex
W2158627290
Cited by
651
References
38
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FWCI
2.13
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • PEDIATRICS (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 › Obstetrics and Gynecology › Gynecological conditions and treatments
Keywords
menstruation, menstrual cycle, menstrual cycle length, menstrual flow, adolescents, girls, menstrual irregularity, vital signs, menstrual health education, adolescent development
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Child, Female, Humans, Menstrual Cycle, Menstruation, Menstruation Disturbances, Time Factors

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