Physicians who care for children and adolescents need evidence-based information about
how to manage menses for medically complicated patients. The use of many hormonal …

Purpose: A high incidence of menstrual problems is reported in adolescent girls, with
significant attendant morbidity. The majority are likely to be seen and managed by doctors …

The ACOG has recommended that the initial visit to an obstetrician-gynecologist for health
guidance, screening, and provision of preventive services should take place around age 13 …

Symptoms associated with menstruation are among the most common concerns of
adolescent women. However, the factual information that adolescent women need is not …

A common scenario a pediatrician or general practitioner may encounter in the care of
adolescent girls is menstrual concerns. A frequent complaint may be of irregular periods that …

For the female adolescent, the first menses marks an important point in her life. From a
physiologic standpoint, this is usually the final stage of the pubertal process. From a …

Attention to pubertal development and menstrual health is an important aspect of primary
care for adolescents. Textbooks may not provide sufficient evidence-based guidance to …

Objective This study investigates whether primary care pediatricians adhere to the American
Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendations by routinely evaluating patients' menstrual …

1. Dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, and abnormal vaginal bleeding affect the majority of
adolescent females, impacting quality of life and school attendance. Patient-centered …

Obstetric and gynecologic issues are the most common reason for 18-to 21-year-old women
to visit a health care provider, and 75% of older adolescents will perceive a problem with …