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The gynaecological problems in adolescence are different from that of adults and these conditions may be caused by other disease conditions or hormonal imbalance.

Delayed Puberty

Puberty changes usually occur between 7 and 13 years in girls. Delayed puberty is the condition where the child exhibits the puberty changes very late in life. Puberty changes observed in girls are development of breasts, sudden growth, onset of menstruation, growth of pubic hair. Delayed puberty occur because of familial history; medical conditions such as cystic fibrosis, kidney diseases, asthma, malnutrition and disorders of glands that produces hormones responsible for these changes.

Best Gynecology Hospital in HSR Layout. Dr. Sunita Pawar says, Treatment depends on the cause for delayed puberty. Treatment options include treating underlying disease conditions or administration of hormonal preparations. In children with strong familial background and have no other causes, no treatment may be required.

Menstrual irregularities

Abnormalities in menstrual cycle of woman is called as menstrual irregularities. Various menstrual irregularities include:

• Amenorrhea

No menstrual periods until the age of 16 years or absence of menstrual periods for 3 consecutive months and is not pregnant

• Dysmenorrhea

Painful menstruation periods

• Menorrhagia

Excessive bleeding which lasts for 8 to 10 days

• Oligomenorrhea

Irregular menstrual periods or getting periods frequently

• Premature ovarian failure

Normal function of the ovary is stopped

• Uterine fibroids

Non-cancerous tumors observed in women of child bearing potential

• Endometriosis

In this condition, the tissues lining the uterus from inside grow outside the uterus (normally the tissue grows inside the uterus)