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 …

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

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 …

The first and most obvious answer to the question,“Who cares about menstrual cycles?” is
that at least half of the world's population cares. In keeping with my penchant for true facts …

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

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 …

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 …

Irregular menstrual cycles are a common complaint among adolescents. There are multiple
etiologies for menstrual irregularities. It is important to have a stepwise approach, including …

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 …

Menstrual disorders such as amenorrhea, excessive uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea, and
premenstrual syndrome are common reasons for visits to healthcare providers by …