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[The menstrual cycle in adolescents].

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    Zentralblatt Fur Gynakologie
    |January 1, 1978
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    Summary

    Menarche typically occurs around 13 years and 3 months, with most girls establishing regular menstrual cycles within a year. Dysmenorrhea impacts nearly 40% of adolescents, affecting school attendance.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gynecology
    • Pediatric Endocrinology
    • Public Health

    Context:

    • Investigated menstrual function onset and development in adolescent girls.
    • Utilized questionnaire data from 740 female students in Jena.
    • Focused on menarche age, cycle regularity, bleeding patterns, and dysmenorrhea prevalence.

    Purpose:

    • To document the typical age of menarche and menstrual cycle maturation.
    • To assess the prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea and its impact on education.
    • To identify gynecological issues requiring medical attention among adolescents.

    Summary:

    • Mean age of menarche was 13 years and 3 months; cycle regularity achieved by mean age 13.7 years.
    • 89.4% reported normal bleeding duration (3-7 days) and 82.4% regular bleeding strength.
    • Primary dysmenorrhea reported by 39.4%, leading to school absenteeism in some cases.

    Impact:

    • Provides normative data on adolescent menstrual development for clinical reference.
    • Highlights the significant impact of dysmenorrhea on school participation.
    • Informs public health initiatives and gynecological care for young females.

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