title: Abnormal uterine bleeding in adolescents.
abstract: Irregular bleeding is a common complaint of adolescents and is responsible for approximately 50% of gynecologic visits in that age group. Most abnormal bleeding in adolescents is caused by immaturity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis resulting in anovulation. Approximately 20% of adolescents have an underlying disorder requiring targeted diagnostic testing. A thorough history and physical examination and laboratory findings will often reveal the source of abnormal bleeding. Appropriate treatment is then directed to the underlying cause.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Minjarez
authors.forename: K D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Bradshaw
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008597:Menstrual Cycle; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000150:complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D011253:Pregnancy in Adolescence; D002577:Uterine Cervical Diseases / Q000150:complications; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000150:complications; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014599:Uterus / Q000002:abnormalities; D014623:Vaginal Diseases / Q000150:complications