Review, 1999
What do doctors need to consider when diagnosing menstrual problems in teenagers?
Doctors must consider both physical causes and emotional or life factors, and conduct thorough exams and take detailed confidential histories.
What they did
Reviewed approaches to diagnosing and managing menstrual disorders in adolescent girls.
What they found
Proper diagnosis requires considering genetic conditions, chronic illnesses, mental health factors, lifestyle choices, and sexual health consequences. A detailed confidential medical and psychological history plus thorough physical examination are essential.
What it means for you
Menstrual problems in teenagers can have many different causes (physical, emotional, or lifestyle-related). Proper diagnosis requires doctors to fully understand each girl's individual situation.
About the study
- Original title
- Menstrual cycle abnormalities: diagnosis and management
- Authors
- Iglesias EA, Coupey SM
- Journal
- Adolescent medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Year
- 1999
- Study design
- Review
- Read the paper
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10370709/
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