17 - Normal Menstrual Cycle

walk through what a healthy teen menstrual cycle looks like, why early cycles are often irregular, and how to recognize red flags that need care. We share practical ways to track flow, choose products, reduce pain, and support teens with sensitivity and clarity.• menarche timing, influences, and normal ranges• early anovulatory cycles and HPO axis maturation• typical cycle intervals and expected variability• defining normal flow, duration, and clot size• dysmenorrhea care with NSAIDs and heat• assessing heavy bleeding using product charts• clear red flags for evaluation and amenorrhea criteria• headaches, fainting, nausea, and quality of life• cycle tracking options and privacy cautions• product choices, period poverty, and advocacy• focused adolescent history, nutrition, and activity• culturally sensitive education and reassuranceWhat is PAG?Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology is a subspecialty of OBGYN (2 year fellowship) focusing on reproductive healthcare for children and young adults. It fills the overlap between general gynecologists and pediatricians. It is a multi-disciplinary field involving work with pediatric endocrinology, dermatology, hematology, surgery, ect. Go to NASPAG.org for more PAG educational resources.Want to test your knowledge?PAG WebEd cases are a great way to review our podcast content.