Yıl: 2022 Cilt: 14 Sayı: 4 Sayfa Aralığı: 463 - 468 Metin Dili: İngilizce DOI: 10.4274/jcrpe.galenos.2021.2020.0283 İndeks Tarihi: 21-05-2023

Menstrual Suppression in Gender Minority Youth

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The purpose of this case series was to evaluate menstrual suppression in sex assigned at birth female adolescents identifying as male or gender non-conforming. A retrospective chart review of four gender minority youth (GMY), age 14-17, was performed for gender identity history, type and success of menstrual suppression, method satisfaction, side effects and improvement in menstrual distress. Menstrual suppression was successful in three patients, one patient discontinued use due to side effects that caused an increase in gender dysphoria. Menstrual distress and bleeding pattern improved in the majority of GMY in this series but side effects, as well as contraindications, may limit their use. In conclusion, menstrual dysphoria can be life-threatening for GMY and it is important that clinicians consider menstrual suppression in GMY with menstrual dysphoria. This series emphasizes the importance of individualized treatment plans.
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APA Akgul S, Tüzün Z, Pehlivanturk Kizilkan M, Özön Z (2022). Menstrual Suppression in Gender Minority Youth. , 463 - 468. 10.4274/jcrpe.galenos.2021.2020.0283
Chicago Akgul Sinem,Tüzün Zeynep,Pehlivanturk Kizilkan Melis,Özön Z. Alev Menstrual Suppression in Gender Minority Youth. (2022): 463 - 468. 10.4274/jcrpe.galenos.2021.2020.0283
MLA Akgul Sinem,Tüzün Zeynep,Pehlivanturk Kizilkan Melis,Özön Z. Alev Menstrual Suppression in Gender Minority Youth. , 2022, ss.463 - 468. 10.4274/jcrpe.galenos.2021.2020.0283
AMA Akgul S,Tüzün Z,Pehlivanturk Kizilkan M,Özön Z Menstrual Suppression in Gender Minority Youth. . 2022; 463 - 468. 10.4274/jcrpe.galenos.2021.2020.0283
Vancouver Akgul S,Tüzün Z,Pehlivanturk Kizilkan M,Özön Z Menstrual Suppression in Gender Minority Youth. . 2022; 463 - 468. 10.4274/jcrpe.galenos.2021.2020.0283
IEEE Akgul S,Tüzün Z,Pehlivanturk Kizilkan M,Özön Z "Menstrual Suppression in Gender Minority Youth." , ss.463 - 468, 2022. 10.4274/jcrpe.galenos.2021.2020.0283
ISNAD Akgul, Sinem vd. "Menstrual Suppression in Gender Minority Youth". (2022), 463-468. https://doi.org/10.4274/jcrpe.galenos.2021.2020.0283
APA Akgul S, Tüzün Z, Pehlivanturk Kizilkan M, Özön Z (2022). Menstrual Suppression in Gender Minority Youth. Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology, 14(4), 463 - 468. 10.4274/jcrpe.galenos.2021.2020.0283
Chicago Akgul Sinem,Tüzün Zeynep,Pehlivanturk Kizilkan Melis,Özön Z. Alev Menstrual Suppression in Gender Minority Youth. Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology 14, no.4 (2022): 463 - 468. 10.4274/jcrpe.galenos.2021.2020.0283
MLA Akgul Sinem,Tüzün Zeynep,Pehlivanturk Kizilkan Melis,Özön Z. Alev Menstrual Suppression in Gender Minority Youth. Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology, vol.14, no.4, 2022, ss.463 - 468. 10.4274/jcrpe.galenos.2021.2020.0283
AMA Akgul S,Tüzün Z,Pehlivanturk Kizilkan M,Özön Z Menstrual Suppression in Gender Minority Youth. Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology. 2022; 14(4): 463 - 468. 10.4274/jcrpe.galenos.2021.2020.0283
Vancouver Akgul S,Tüzün Z,Pehlivanturk Kizilkan M,Özön Z Menstrual Suppression in Gender Minority Youth. Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology. 2022; 14(4): 463 - 468. 10.4274/jcrpe.galenos.2021.2020.0283
IEEE Akgul S,Tüzün Z,Pehlivanturk Kizilkan M,Özön Z "Menstrual Suppression in Gender Minority Youth." Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology, 14, ss.463 - 468, 2022. 10.4274/jcrpe.galenos.2021.2020.0283
ISNAD Akgul, Sinem vd. "Menstrual Suppression in Gender Minority Youth". Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology 14/4 (2022), 463-468. https://doi.org/10.4274/jcrpe.galenos.2021.2020.0283