Being Reproductive

Kristen Rundell; Bethany Panchal

doi:10.1016/j.pop.2018.07.003

Being Reproductive

Prim Care. 2018 Dec;45(4):587-598. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2018.07.003. Epub 2018 Oct 5.

Authors

Kristen Rundell¹, Bethany Panchal²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Family Medicine, The Ohio State University, 2231 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201, USA. Electronic address: Kristen.Rundell@osumc.edu.
² Department of Family Medicine, The Ohio State University, 2231 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201, USA.

PMID: 30401343
DOI: 10.1016/j.pop.2018.07.003

Abstract

Women's reproductive health maintenance begins in the early years of growth and development. Routine care is the basis for early detection of menstrual dysfunction and delays or acceleration of physical development. Patients and their families may not address menstruation concerns because of the sensitive nature of the topic, the patient's self-conscious attitudes, and the parent's apprehension. Providers should be able to provide early detection of menstrual abnormalities, which may uncover underlying health concerns and structural abnormalities. Early intervention and treatment may accelerate or decelerate physical growth, preserve fertility, and promote healthy behaviors with decreased psychological stress for patients and families.

Keywords: Abnormal uterine bleeding; Amenorrhea; Polycystic ovarian syndrome; Puberty.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Female
Humans
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / diagnosis
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / physiopathology
Primary Health Care / organization & administration*
Puberty / physiology*
Puberty, Delayed / diagnosis
Puberty, Delayed / physiopathology
Puberty, Precocious / diagnosis
Puberty, Precocious / physiopathology
Uterine Hemorrhage / diagnosis
Uterine Hemorrhage / physiopathology
Women's Health*