Survey study, 2006
What are the common menstrual problems in teenagers and how should they be treated?
Common problems include irregular periods, pain, and changes in bleeding. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent these from becoming long-term problems.
What they did
Review article outlining common menstrual cycle problems in adolescent girls, diagnostic criteria for PMS and dysmenorrhea, and treatment approaches.
What they found
Altered menstrual cycle frequency and pain are the main signs of functional problems in the female reproductive system in adolescence. The article outlines diagnostic criteria and distinguishes between PMS, dysmenorrhea, and other menstrual problems.
What it means for you
If you had menstrual problems as a teenager, they should have been properly diagnosed to prevent them from continuing into adulthood. Main limit: this is a review article with no new research data.
About the study
- Original title
- Menstrual disorders in adolescence
- Authors
- Rigon F, Tatò L, Tonini G et al.
- Journal
- Minerva pediatrica
- Year
- 2006
- Study design
- Survey study
- What was tested
- Not an intervention study; review of diagnoses and treatments
- Read the paper
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16832328/
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