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title: How should doctors approach gynecological health care for adolescent girls with developmental disabilities?
description: Doctors should use adapted examination techniques, pay special attention to menstrual hygiene and abnormalities, and address abuse prevention and behavioral c
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/gynecological-health-care-for-adolescents-with-developmental-disabilities-1999/
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Review, 1999

# How should doctors approach gynecological health care for adolescent girls with developmental disabilities?

Doctors should use adapted examination techniques, pay special attention to menstrual hygiene and abnormalities, and address abuse prevention and behavioral changes related to the menstrual cycle. This requires patience and flexibility.

 Early or limited evidence

Adolescent girls with developmental disabilities; no specific study population

## What they did

This is a clinical guidance article about how to provide gynecological care to adolescent girls with developmental disabilities.

## What they found

The article describes how to perform a reproductive health evaluation including detailed medical history and physical exam, how to assess and manage menstrual hygiene and abnormalities, how to address abuse and prevention, how to discuss contraception options, and how to recognize cyclical behavior changes that may occur with menstruation.

## What it means for you

Adolescent girls with developmental disabilities need adapted gynecological care that takes into account their specific needs and challenges. Doctors need patience and flexibility when examining and counseling these patients and their caregivers. This is guidance for healthcare providers rather than research evidence.

## About the study

Original title Gynecological health care for adolescents with developmental disabilities Authors Quint EH Journal Adolescent medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.) Year 1999 Study design Review Read the paper [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10370706/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10370706/)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/)

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