Menstrual irregularities

Menstrual irregularities treatment at Children's

• During the first few years of a girl's menstrual cycle, she may not benefit from treatment unless heavy blood loss causes anemia. A physician may recommend an iron supplement for the anemia.
• Oral birth control pills or other hormonal treatments are often used to regulate an irregular menstrual cycle
• The Center for Young Women's Health provides extensive and easy to access information for girls with questions about her menstrual cycle. The following guide may be helpful to your daughter: Puberty and Your Menstrual Cycle: A Guide for Teens.