Platelet Function Disorders in Adolescents with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: Clinical Presentations, Laboratory Testing and Treatment Options
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Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is a common problem in adolescent girls where it comprises a significant public health problem [1]. HMB affects almost one-third of adolescent girls at the time of the menarche. Reports from multiple studies indicate that between 5 and 10 percent of young girls in this age group will seek medical treatment and of those, approximately one-half will experience surgical intervention [1-3].
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