Menstrual disorders and associated factors among adolescent girls visiting a youth clinic

Wiksten-Almströmer, Marianne; Hirschberg, Angelica Lindén; Hagenfeldt, Kerstin

doi:10.1080/00016340601034970

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“…There are several etiologies for menstrual disturbances in the perimenarchal years, including immaturity of the hypothalamicpituitary-ovarian axis resulting in anovulatory cycles, polycystic ovary syndrome, anorectic eating patterns, over-exercising and pregnancy. 6 A thorough history and examination will help to elucidate some of these causes and direct appropriate investigations. In our practice, a HEADSS screen is routinely undertaken in order to determine any health-risk behaviors that may be contributing to the presenting problem.…”

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confidence: 99%

Non-Chromosomal, Non-Iatrogenic Premature Ovarian Failure in an Adolescent Population: A Case Series

Cameron¹,

Grover²,

Moore³

et al. 2008

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

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confidence: 99%

Non-Chromosomal, Non-Iatrogenic Premature Ovarian Failure in an Adolescent Population: A Case Series

Cameron¹,

Grover²,

Moore³

et al. 2008

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

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“…46 All types of eating disorders are associated with an increased risk of menstrual dysfunction, and one study showed that "different types of eating disorders" were found in 68% of amenorrheic adolescents and 38% of oligomenorrheic adolescents. [47][48][49] …”

Section: Menstrual Dysfunctionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Eating Disorders in the Obstetric and Gynecologic Patient Population

Andersen

Ryan

2009

Obstetrics &Amp; Gynecology

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The eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa and eating disorders not otherwise specified disproportionately affect women, have profound effects on the overall well-being of women and their children, and can have mortality rates as high as those found with major depression. These disorders may present to obstetrician-gynecologists (ob-gyns) clinically as menstrual dysfunction, low bone density, sexual dysfunction, miscarriage, preterm delivery, or low birth weight in offspring. Ninety percent of eating disorders develop before the age of 25 in otherwise healthy young women, a group that characteristically seeks the majority of their health care from ob-gyns. For all of these reasons, ob-gyns must have a greater awareness of these disorders and a lower index of suspicion for screening their patients than they currently do. Otherwise, they may miss life-threatening illness, treat characteristic amenorrhea inappropriately, or inadvertently intervene to help these women conceive, contributing to maternal and fetal risks. As providers of both primary and specialty care for women, ob-gyns have the opportunity to play a vital role in prevention and diagnosis of eating disorders and in the multidisciplinary management required to effectively manage these disorders.

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“…Physiological variations as well as social and psychological factors that differ across cultures influence the prevalence of reproductive problems and medical help-seeking behavior [1] . Although 'race' or ethnicity are commonly used variables in medical research [2] and many studies have attempted to assess health behaviors related to geographical or cultural factors [3][4][5] , previous cross-cultural research on these issues has focused on women of European descent or on women from other cultures living in Western countries [3,6] . To date, there are limited data on these issues regarding women from Asian countries.…”

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Reproductive Health Characteristics of Urban South Korean Women

Lee¹,

Koo²,

Yoon³

et al. 2010

Gynecol Obstet Invest

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Aims: To characterize the reproductive health of urban South Korean women of reproductive age. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey on menstrual patterns, sexual behavior, utilization of contraception, and perception of gynecological diseases was administered to 500 women from 15 to 39 years of age in five major cities of South Korea. Results: Among the respondents, 76.8 and 25% experienced dysmenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding, respectively. Two-thirds of the respondents with dysmenorrhea used analgesics. After analgesics, herbal medicine was the next most commonly used treatment. The mean age of first sexual intercourse was 24.3 years, and 68.8% of the sexually active women used contraception. The most commonly used contraceptive method was the condom (79.7%), and many women (up to 62.2%) demonstrated a distorted understanding of oral contraceptives. Although many women were aware of general gynecological diseases such as cervical cancer (77%), endometriosis (64.4%), and leiomyoma (62.6%), only 22.2% of the respondents had visited a clinic for a gynecological examination, and among those who had visited a clinic, the main reason for the visit was pregnancy (44.1%). Conclusion: The results of this survey provide insight into and allow us to characterize the reproductive health status of urban South Korean women.

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Menstrual disorders and associated factors among adolescent girls visiting a youth clinic

Cited by 45 publications

References 28 publications

Non-Chromosomal, Non-Iatrogenic Premature Ovarian Failure in an Adolescent Population: A Case Series

Non-Chromosomal, Non-Iatrogenic Premature Ovarian Failure in an Adolescent Population: A Case Series

Eating Disorders in the Obstetric and Gynecologic Patient Population

Reproductive Health Characteristics of Urban South Korean Women

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