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. 2014 Dec;27(6):309-19.
doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2013.12.001. Epub 2014 Nov 8.

Menstruation in adolescents: what do we know? And what do we do with the information?

Paula J Adams Hillard  1
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Review

Menstruation in adolescents: what do we know? And what do we do with the information?

Paula J Adams Hillard. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2014 Dec.

Abstract

The menstrual cycle has been recognized as a vital sign that gives information about the overall health of an adolescent or young adult female. Significant deviations from monthly cycles can signal disease or dysfunction. This review highlights the evidence based parameters for normal puberty, menarche, cyclicity, and amount of bleeding. The review addresses sources of information available online, noting inaccuracies that appear in web sites, even and especially those targeting adolescents. The review includes a call to action to provide accurate information about the menstrual cycle as a VITAL SIGN.

Keywords: adolescent menstruation; amenorrhea; menarche; puberty.

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  • Is the menstrual cycle truly a vital sign?
    Sanfilippo JS. Sanfilippo JS. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2014 Dec;27(6):307-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2014.10.004. Epub 2014 Oct 16. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2014. PMID: 25438705 No abstract available.

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