Background: According to FOGSI, abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is defined as irregularity in themenstrual cycle that can include changes in the volume, duration, frequency, or regularity of bleeding. Adolescent period includes age of menarche to 19 years of age. The prevalence of adolescent abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) ranges from 14% to 48% according to various studies, with significant variability attributed to factors such as geographic location, ethnicity, religion, and body mass index (BMI). Due to this substantial variability, I was motivated to conduct research on the prevalence and profile of puberty menorrhagia
Methods: A Prospective observational study done to investigate the profile of Pubertal menorrhagia cases at a tertiary care center, examining the correlations between menstrual history, physical examination, and investigative findings in adolescent girls with Pubertal menorrhagia.
Results: Study observed that prevalence of adolescent aub was 35.9%, majority from 16-17 years of age, from upper lower class. Anovualtory bleeding being the most common cause followed by PCOD. 55 percent patients were obese, highlighting the need for healthier lifestyle habits.
Conclusion: The findings of this study shed light on the prevalence, clinical manifestations, and underlying causes of menorrhagia and highlights increasing trends of heavy menstrual bleeding in pubertal age group due to rising obesity rates, sedentary lifestyle, and unhealthy diet.
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