Mobile Application Measurement of Menstrual Cycle Characteristics and Their Association with Dysmenorrhea and Activity Limitation in Early Adolescents

Real-time tracking of menstrual bleeding is a barrier to research due to limitations with traditional data collection tools. This prospective cohort study utilized a mobile application (TDot app) in young adolescents aged 10-14 years to assess the relationship between heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB), dysmenorrhea, and activity limitation.

Source: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology - October 18, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Natasha S. Bala, Sara K. Vesely, Andrea E. Bonny, Jennifer C. Chisholm, Emre Sezgin, Chase Beeman, Kate McCracken, Sarah H. O'Brien Source Type: research