Autism spectrum disorders and menstruation

Amy Hamilton; Michael P Marshal; Pamela J Murray

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2011.01.015

Autism spectrum disorders and menstruation

J Adolesc Health. 2011 Oct;49(4):443-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2011.01.015. Epub 2011 Apr 22.

Authors

Amy Hamilton¹, Michael P Marshal, Pamela J Murray

Affiliation

¹ University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

PMID: 21939879
DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2011.01.015

Abstract

We assessed the experience of 10-25-year old women with autism spectrum disorders with menstruation through their caregivers by investigating hygiene concerns, dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, and treatments. Frequent and severe symptoms of dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome were common but had moderate morbidity rates. Hormonal contraception and other treatments were underused.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adolescent Behavior / psychology
Adult
Aggression / psychology
Child
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / complications*
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / drug therapy
Comorbidity
Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / therapeutic use
Dysmenorrhea / complications*
Dysmenorrhea / drug therapy
Dysmenorrhea / epidemiology*
Dysmenorrhea / psychology
Female
Health Surveys
Humans
Internet
Menstruation
Premenstrual Syndrome / complications*
Premenstrual Syndrome / drug therapy
Premenstrual Syndrome / epidemiology*
Premenstrual Syndrome / psychology
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / therapeutic use
Young Adult

Substances

Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal
Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors