The new pan-European post-specialty training curriculum in Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology

Menstrual symptoms and subjective well-being among postmenarchal adolescents

“…22 Both organized and opportunistic screening can effectively be initiated within community-based or school-based healthcare 30 ; however, professional development and networking with trained specialists are warranted because of the inherent limitations of primary care. 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 Planning and timing of educational and screening strategies should consider the value of anticipatory guidance, aimed at children and caretakers even before the typical age of menarche. 22…”

“…Those with persistent menstrual symptoms should be attended to with specific expertise in adolescent gynecology 36 , 37 and awareness of the potential impact on psychological well-being. In this regard, it should be noted that the WHO-5 index has adequate validity for the screening of depression.…”