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title: What do doctors need to consider when diagnosing menstrual problems in teenagers?
description: Doctors must consider both physical causes and emotional or life factors, and conduct thorough exams and take detailed confidential histories.
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/menstrual-cycle-abnormalities-diagnosis-and-management-1999/
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Review, 1999

# What do doctors need to consider when diagnosing menstrual problems in teenagers?

Doctors must consider both physical causes and emotional or life factors, and conduct thorough exams and take detailed confidential histories.

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Review article (focusing on adolescent girls)

## What they did

Reviewed approaches to diagnosing and managing menstrual disorders in adolescent girls.

## What they found

Proper diagnosis requires considering genetic conditions, chronic illnesses, mental health factors, lifestyle choices, and sexual health consequences. A detailed confidential medical and psychological history plus thorough physical examination are essential.

## What it means for you

Menstrual problems in teenagers can have many different causes (physical, emotional, or lifestyle-related). Proper diagnosis requires doctors to fully understand each girl's individual situation.

## About the study

Original title Menstrual cycle abnormalities: diagnosis and management Authors Iglesias EA, Coupey SM Journal Adolescent medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.) Year 1999 Study design Review Read the paper [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10370709/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10370709/)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Dysmenorrhea and period pain](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-dysmenorrhea/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/)

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