Paternal Understanding of Menstrual Concerns in Young Women

Abstract

Study Objective: No studies have specifically considered paternal understanding of menstruation. This study aimed to establish the degree of understanding of fathers of adolescent girls with menstrual symptoms relative to mothers. Design and Setting: This was a cross-sectional survey-based study. Adolescent patients attending an outpatient gynecology clinic for dysmenorrhea and/or heavy menstrual bleeding and their parents were invited to complete surveys. Participants: Sixty surveys were completed (24 of 40 daughters, 20 of 40 mothers, 16 of 40 fathers). Interventions and Main Outcome Measures: Surveys aimed to test parents’ understanding of menstrual symptoms and potential medications, as ..