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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in the Adolescent.

Brawner Namnoum A1, Koehler Carpenter SE

  • 1Assistant Professor, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Houck 247, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.

Adolescent Medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|February 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Most adolescent abnormal uterine bleeding resolves naturally, but some cases persist. This review covers causes, evaluation, and treatment for persistent abnormal uterine bleeding in adolescents.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive endocrinology
  • Adolescent gynecology

Background:

  • Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is common in adolescents.
  • While many achieve normal menstrual cycles, a subset experiences persistent AUB.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the causes, evaluation, therapy, and prognosis of abnormal uterine bleeding in adolescents.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of managing persistent AUB in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of normal and abnormal uterine bleeding in adolescents.
  • Discussion of diagnostic approaches and therapeutic interventions.

Main Results:

  • Excessive or unpatterned uterine bleeding is a frequent occurrence in adolescence.
  • Persistent abnormal uterine bleeding requires thorough evaluation and management.

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Conclusions:

  • Understanding the nuances of adolescent AUB is crucial for effective patient care.
  • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate therapy can improve outcomes for adolescents with persistent AUB.