The menstrual cycle has been recognized as a vital sign that gives information about the overall health of an adolescent or young adult female. Significant deviations from monthly cycles can signal disease or dysfunction. This review highlights the evidence based parameters for normal puberty, menarche, cyclicity, and amount of bleeding. The review addresses sources of information available online, noting inaccuracies that appear in web sites, even and especially those targeting adolescents. The review includes a call to action to provide accurate information about the menstrual cycle as a VITAL SIGN.
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Univ Cape Town, Dept Med, Div Cardiol, ZA-7925 Cape Town, South Africa
Ist Sci San Raffaele, Intervent Cardiol Unit, I-20132 Milan, ItalyEMO Ctr Cuore Columbus, Intervent Cardiol Unit, I-20145 Milan, Italy
Latib, Azeem
Colombo, Antonio
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EMO Ctr Cuore Columbus, Intervent Cardiol Unit, I-20145 Milan, Italy
Ist Sci San Raffaele, Intervent Cardiol Unit, I-20132 Milan, ItalyEMO Ctr Cuore Columbus, Intervent Cardiol Unit, I-20145 Milan, Italy