Menstrual problems of the adolescent.
Pubertal changes occur at a constant rate and in a particular sequence; deviations are indicative of possible menstrual problems. Such problems include precocious puberty, amenorrhea, menstrual irregularity, cramps, and premenstrual tension. Of those patients with menstrual irregularity, 10% to 15% will have chronic conditions requiring lifelong treatment.
D000293:Adolescent; D000568:Amenorrhea / Q000175:diagnosis; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006628:Hirsutism / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008572:Menarche; D008599:Menstruation Disturbances / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D011627:Puberty; D011629:Puberty, Precocious / Q000150:complications; D012727:Sex Characteristics; D014770:Virilism / Q000150:complications