Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Adolescents with Joint Hypermobility Syndrome/Hypermobile-Type Ehlers-Danlos: A Review.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-2024
Identifier
DOI: 10.3928/19382359-20240109-05
Abstract
Heavy menstrual bleeding has a high prevalence and is well documented in adult patients with hypermobile-type Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, but there is limited research surrounding work-up and treatment for the adolescent population. Excessive menstrual blood loss can significantly interfere with emotional and physical quality of life. A provider should acquire a comprehensive medical and menstrual history and focused physical examination, as well as baseline laboratory studies, to determine the presence of anemia or underlying bleeding disorder. Use of a pictorial blood assessment chart may be considered to help quantify the amount of bleeding. Treatment to reduce heavy menstrual flow and referral to specialty care should be initiated swiftly to improve quality of life for this population.
Journal Title
Pediatric annals
Volume
53
Issue
3
First Page
104
Last Page
108
MeSH Keywords
Adolescent; Female; Humans; Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome; Joint Instability; Menorrhagia; Quality of Life
Keywords
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome; Joint Instability; Menorrhagia; Quality of Life
Recommended Citation
Isaacson E, Dowlut-McElroy T. Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Adolescents with Joint Hypermobility Syndrome/Hypermobile-Type Ehlers-Danlos: A Review. Pediatr Ann. 2024;53(3):e104-e108. doi:10.3928/19382359-20240109-05
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