Menstrual suppression in the adolescent
Kantartzis, K.L.; Sucato, G.S.
Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology 26(3): 132-137
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 1873-4332 PMID: 23158755 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2012.08.007Document Number: 578249
Menstrual suppression, the use of contraceptive methods to eliminate or decrease the frequency of menses, is often prescribed for adolescents to treat menstrual disorders or to accommodate patient preference. For young women using hormonal contraceptives, there is no medical indication for menstruation to occur monthly, and various hormonal contraceptives can be used to decrease the frequency of menstruation with different side effect profiles and rates of amenorrhea. This article reviews the different modalities for menstrual suppression, common conditions in adolescents which may improve with menstrual suppression, and strategies for managing common side effects.
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