Abstract:
Menstrual problems of adolescence are routinely encountered by physicians caring for teenagers. The spectrum of menstrual and associated reproductive problems ranges from minor disorders to serious life-threatening diseases. Many diagnostic and therapeutic modalities are available; however, a sound knowledge of the physiology of maturational events in the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis is necessary for correct diagnosis and management. The physician must always consider the patient's sensitivity and vulnerability in evaluating and treating various abnormalities of menstruation.
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