Irregular periods can also be a red flag for eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition I treat in young girls. Here are some things to know about PCOS.

It is very important for families to understand the normal menstrual patterns of adolescent girls, the ability to differentiate between normal and abnormal menstruation, and the skill to know how to evaluate the adolescent girl patient. Menstrual abnormalities that suggest the need for further evaluation are listed.