title: [Menstrual irregularities in puberty].
abstract: The establishment of regular menstrual cycle is an important process for an adolescent girl. Psychologically it is a sign of becoming an adult and a factor for female identity. Normal function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis and system of sexual hormones is observed, which are the basis for future fertility and reproduction. Disturbances of this regulatory system during its development, cause dysfunctional uterine bleeding and are a frequent gynaecological problem. The challenge is to distinguish normal individual variation from real endocrine or organic problems. In the article the most common menstrual disorders with the focus on dysfunctional uterine bleeding in puberty, its recognition and treatment are presented.
authors.affiliation: Katedra Zdrowia Kobiety, Wydział Opieki Zdrowotnej, Uniwersytet Medyczny w Katowicach, Katowice.
authors.forename: Violetta
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Skrzypulec
authors.forename: Wioletta
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Rozmus-Warcholińska
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008599:Menstruation Disturbances / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy