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Human Reproduction Update, Vol.9, No.5 pp.493-504, 2003
© European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology 2003; all rights reserved

Gynaecology

Menstrual disorders in adolescence: investigation and management

Martha Hickey1 and Adam Balen2

1 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Women’s and Infants’ Health, University of Western Australia, King Edward Memorial Hospital, 374 Bagot Road, Subiaco, WA 6008, Australia and 2 Clarendon Wing, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds LS2 9NS, UK

To whom correspondence should be addressed at: Martha Hickey, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Women’s and Infants’ Health, University of Western Australia, King Edward Memorial Hospital, 374 Bagot Road, Subiaco, WA 6008, Australia. e-mail: mhickey{at}obsgyn.uwa.edu.au

Abstract

Menstrual disorders in adolescence may present diagnostic and management challenges for the gynaecologist. This review will describe the common and uncommon menstrual disorders that may arise in early reproductive life, together with guidance on their investigation and management.

Key words: adolescence / amenorrhoea / dysfunctional uterine bleeding / menstruation / PCOS


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