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Accuracy Of Ovulation Predictor Kits
- Menstrual Disorders - Risk Factors
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Age plays a key role in menstrual disorders. Girls who start menstruating at age 11 or younger are at higher risk for severe pain, longer periods, and longer menstrual cycles. Between 20 - 90% of teenage girls report menstrual pain, and about 15% report that it is severe. Adolescents may develop amenorrhea before their ovulation cycles become regular.
Women who are approaching menopause (perimenopause) may also skip periods. Occasional episodes of heavy bleeding are also common as...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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