Menstrual Suppression in the Adolescent - 02/05/13
, Gina S. Sucato, MD, MPH 2
Address correspondence to: Kelly L. Kantartzis, MD, Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Magee Womens Hospital, 300 Halket St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213; Phone: +(412) 641 4165; fax: (412) 641-1133Abstract |
Menstrual suppression, the use of contraceptive methods to eliminate or decrease the frequency of menses, is often prescribed for adolescents to treat menstrual disorders or to accommodate patient preference. For young women using hormonal contraceptives, there is no medical indication for menstruation to occur monthly, and various hormonal contraceptives can be used to decrease the frequency of menstruation with different side effect profiles and rates of amenorrhea. This article reviews the different modalities for menstrual suppression, common conditions in adolescents which may improve with menstrual suppression, and strategies for managing common side effects.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key Words : Menstrual suppression, Adolescent, Extended cycling, Hormonal contraception
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Vol 26 - N° 3
P. 132-137 - juin 2013 Retour au numéro
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