Gynaecological problems of adolescent girls attending outpatient department at tertiary care centre

Dr. Khushbu Meena; Dr. Priyanka Singh; Dr. Madhu Meena

Volume : IX, Issue : VII, July - 2020

Gynaecological problems of adolescent girls attending outpatient department at tertiary care centre

Dr. Khushbu Meena, Dr. Priyanka Singh, Dr. Madhu Meena

Abstract :

Background Adolescence facing various gynaecological problems between transitional stage of puberty to adulthood. These problems leads to physical,mental,phychological and social impact on their life. This study was conducted to see magnitude of gynaecological problems which need specific attention. Methods and materials Prospective and analytic study including 230 adolescent girls in the age group of 11-19 yrs attending gynecological Outpatient Department (OPD) at Government Medical College (GMC), and attached hospital Kota, Rajasthan from January 2019 to December2019. Detailed history, general examinations and investigations were done to evaluate their health. Results Majority 72.17% of adolescent girls suffered from menstrual disorders. Most common menstrual disorders was puberty menorrhagia (40.96%).The major causes of menorrhagia, is Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding .Vaginal atresia and imperforate hymen were causes of primary amenorrhoea. PCOD was commonest cause of secondary amenorrhoea amongst adolescents. Conclusion Menstrual abnormalities are the most common problems of adolescent girls. Specific attention on adolescent gynaecological problem is desirable.