Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding in Childhood and Adolescent Period

Abstract

Abnormal vaginal bleeding can be seen throughout the whole life of a girl, although it is not a common complaint during childhood period. Also it has clinical importance in childhood and adolescent period. Serious medical or sociological problems can cause this irregular symptom in young girls. Therefore it requires careful medical investigation followed by appropriate medical and psychological solutions. In this article, our aim is to define causes of abnormal vaginal bleeding in the childhood and adolescent period and describe the appropriate treatment options.

Keywords

• Childhood,adolescent,vaginal bleeding

Çocukluk ve Adolesan Döneminde Anormal Vajinal Kanamalar

Abstract

Çocukluk döneminde sık bir şikayet olmamasına rağmen, anormal vajinal kanama bir genç kızın tüm hayatı boyunca görülebilir. Bu durum çocukluk ve adolesan döneminde klinik öneme sahiptir. Ciddi medikal ve sosyolojik problemler bu irregüler semptoma sebep olabilir. Bu yüzden dikkatli şekilde incelenmeli ve sonrasında uygun medikal ve psikolojik çözümler uygulanmalıdır. Bu yazıda amacımız çocukluk ve adolesan döneminde görülecek anormal kanama nedenlerini tanımlayıp bu nedenlere yönelik uygun tedavi seçeneklerini belirtmektir.

Keywords

• Çocukluk,adolesan,vaginal kanama

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