Female Diseases - Children and Adolescence

Our daughter's periods are infrequent. When should we be concerned?

It is quite common for periods to be infrequent for the first two or three years. An ultrasound of the pelvis and some hormone tests may be worth considering for reassurance. One woman in five has polycystic ovaries and two thirds of women with polycystic ovaries seen on ultrasound will have no symptoms. There is no need for concern if polycystic ovaries are seen. There is a good chance that in the long-term there will be no problem and for those who continue to have symptoms there are several treatments (Chapter 7).

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Q 5. 1 Our baby has had a little vaginal bleeding. Is this worrying?
Q 5. 2 What are intersex states?
Q 5. 3 Our toddler does not seem to have a normal opening down below. What should be done?
Q 5. 4 My little girl has a vaginal discharge. What might be the cause?
Q 5. 5 What is puberty?
Q 5. 6 What is precocious puberty?
Q 5.7 Our teenage daughter?s periods have not started yet. When should we seek medical advice?
Q 5. 8 Our daughter?s periods are occurring infrequently. Should we be concerned?
Q 5. 9 What is adolescence?
Q 5. 10 What is acne and how can acne be treated?
Q 5. 11 Our teenage daughter seems to have more body hair than we would expect. What should be done?
Q 5. 12 Our teenage daughter?s periods are so heavy that she has to be absent from school. What can we do?
Q 5. 13 How does the doctor determine the treatment of heavy periods for an adolescent?
Q 5. 14 How long should treatment of heavy periods be continued with an adolescent?
Q 5. 15 Should a ?D and C? (cervical dilatation and curettage Q 24.12) be performed for an adolescent with period problems?
Q 5. 16 Are there any particular worries about a teen pregnancy?
Q 5. 17 What should be the purpose of sex education?
Q 5.18 My adolescent daughter is being difficult. Could she have an underlying hormone problem?
Q 5. 19 Are there any special contraceptive considerations for teenagers?
Q 5. 20 What contraceptive options are available to adolescents?
Q 5. 21 Are there any medical worries if a young teenager takes the oral contraceptive pill?
Q 5. 22 Can a teenager use emergency contraception?
Q 5. 23 Where can I obtain more information?
Q 5. 24 Could I have some child support groups and teen support groups?
Q 5. 25 Could I have some acne support groups?

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