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Menstrual disorders in adolescence.

F Rigon1, L Tatò, G Tonini

  • 1Service of Pediatric and Adolescent Age Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Padua, Padua, Italy. rigon@pediatria.unipd.it

Minerva Pediatrica
|July 13, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Menstrual cycle irregularities and pain signal reproductive system dysfunction. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for adolescent well-being, addressing conditions like premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive endocrinology and adolescent gynecology.

Background:

  • Functional anomalies of the female reproductive system often manifest as altered menstrual cycle frequency and pain.
  • These symptoms in adolescents require timely diagnosis and treatment to prevent chronic conditions and psychological distress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline common menstrual cycle anomalies and their causes.
  • To provide diagnostic criteria for premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea.
  • To differentiate menstrual irregularities from other gynecological disturbances like amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common menstrual cycle anomalies and their etiologies.
  • Presentation of diagnostic criteria for premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea.
  • Discussion of differential diagnoses for altered menstrual discharge frequency and amount.

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Main Results:

  • Identification of common causes for altered menstrual cycle frequency.
  • Criteria for diagnosing premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea are presented.
  • Distinguishing features between menstrual cycle alterations and conditions such as amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding are outlined.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis of menstrual cycle anomalies and pain is essential for effective management.
  • Understanding the causes of altered cycle frequency and discharge is key to appropriate therapy.
  • This article focuses on the treatment of dysmenorrhea and quantitative menstrual alterations.