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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Adolescents

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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Adolescents

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Case Description

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) in Adolescents is a common yet often challenging condition that requires careful evaluation to distinguish physiological causes from underlying pathology. This webinar will explore the etiologies, diagnostic approaches, and evidence-based management strategies for...

Case Summary

  • The speaker addresses the issue of unscientific advice given to adolescent girls regarding menstrual irregularities, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based solutions. He and his wife often reassure mothers that irregular cycles are expected during puberty, highlighting specific timelines and patterns for when investigation and management become necessary post-menarche. Primary amenorrhea should be investigated if it persists beyond age 15 or three years after thelarche.

Speaker Profile

Dr. Pankaj Desai

Dr. Pankaj Desai

Consultant Gynecologist, Janani Maternity Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat

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