Abstract
Women experiencing menstrual disorders frequently call upon family physicians. The disorders are heterogeneous and stem from multiple etiologies, spanning the breadth of many disciplines including genetics, metabolism, endocrinology, gynecology, and psychology. Menstrual disorders are well addressed through a comprehensive primary care approach.
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Skelton, A.K. (2014). Menstrual Disorders. In: Paulman, P., Taylor, R. (eds) Family Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-0779-3_110-1
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