title: Autism spectrum disorders and menstruation.
abstract: We assessed the experience of 10-25-year old women with autism spectrum disorders with menstruation through their caregivers by investigating hygiene concerns, dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, and treatments. Frequent and severe symptoms of dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome were common but had moderate morbidity rates. Hormonal contraception and other treatments were underused.
authors.affiliation: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: Amy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hamilton
authors.forename: Michael P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Marshal
authors.forename: Pamela J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Murray
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D000328:Adult; D000374:Aggression / Q000523:psychology; D002648:Child; D002659:Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D015897:Comorbidity; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004412:Dysmenorrhea / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008598:Menstruation; D011293:Premenstrual Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors