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[Dysmenorrhea in adolescent girls]
A Gábor Juhász1, Gábor Vincze, Zoárd Krasznai
1Debreceni Egyetem, Orvos- és Egészségtudományi Centrum, Szülészeti és Nogyógyászati Klinika, Debrecen.
Orvosi Hetilap
|February 18, 2005
Summary
Most adolescent girls experience painful periods (dysmenorrhea), with nearly 80% affected. Early medical advice is crucial, yet few seek it, highlighting a need for increased awareness and screening.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Adolescent Medicine
- Gynecology
Context:
- Dysmenorrhea is a common condition among adolescent females, often underestimated in its prevalence.
- Prevalence rates vary widely (20-90%) based on measurement methods.
- Early identification of pathological causes is vital to prevent long-term health issues.
Purpose:
- To determine the prevalence of dysmenorrhea in female high school students in Eastern Hungary.
- To assess the severity of menstrual pain and current management strategies.
- To evaluate the utilization of medical consultation for dysmenorrhea symptoms.
Summary:
- A study of 2337 high school girls in Eastern Hungary found a dysmenorrhea prevalence of 79.2%.
- A significant majority (67.0%) reported severe pain and cramps.
- While 61.2% used medication, only 1.2% had sought prior medical advice.
Impact:
- Highlights a substantial gap in medical consultation despite high dysmenorrhea prevalence and severity.
- Emphasizes the need for systematic screening and patient education for adolescent dysmenorrhea.
- Underscores the importance of follow-up for treatment-resistant cases to ensure optimal adolescent reproductive health.