Adolescent menstrual disorders / 소아과
Korean Journal of Pediatrics
; : 1257-1262, 2006.
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in Ko
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ABSTRACT
The age of puberty represents a very critical time in the life history of every young woman. The menarche stands as primary indicator of the onset of sexual maturation in females. By late adolescence, 75% of girls experience some problem associated with menstruation. Delayed, irregular, painful, and heavy menstrual bleeding are leading reasons for physician office visits by adolescents, and dysmenorrhea is the leading reason for school absenteeism among girls. This article discusses normal menstrual function during adolescence, then reviews the clinical presentation, evaluation, and management of adolescent dysmenorrhea, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, amenorrhea, and polycystic ovary syndrome.
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Main subject:
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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Sexual Maturation
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Physicians' Offices
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Menarche
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Puberty
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Absenteeism
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Dysmenorrhea
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Amenorrhea
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Hemorrhage
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Menstruation
Limits:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Korean Journal of Pediatrics
Year:
2006
Type:
Article