by Raquel Mercado-Sepulveda, M.D

Often preteen and teen girls have problems with their periods, and have to miss school a few days each month because of it. These days add up quickly and can lead to frustration, lower grades and family conflict about attendance and schoolwork.

This women’s health issue is often clouded in embarrassment and misinformation that can delay or prevent girls from seeking and receiving treatment for their problem periods.

It can be hard for girls to bring up this topic with their parents, teachers, coaches and pediatricians. When they do they may be dismissed as having a “female issue” that they just “need to deal with.”

We want to let girls and their parents know that there are safe and effective ways to treat their problem periods. If they are experiencing

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