When girls with mental disabilities reach puberty, parents can do so.

During puberty, Children with mental disabilities will experience the same changes. It’s just that compared with normal children, These children face more additional challenges. If you don’t have the mind to read the whole article, You can look directly at the last part. You can help your daughter. Usually, a girl’s first menstruation occurs between the ages of 12 and 13. Some parents worry that mentally handicapped daughters cannot handle the problems caused by menstruation well: What if they cannot keep themselves clean? What if we can’t deal with the bloodshed? Dysmenorrhea or emotional changes, how to do? The problem of sexual safety is worrying. What if you get pregnant? For a girl with mental retardation, Whether you can pass your menstrual period smoothly depends on many aspects: For example, depending on the severity of the mental retardation, Some girls can take care of themselves during menstruation, While others cannot. Parents need to provide their daughters with as much relevant information as she understands. If the child really cannot take care of himself during menstruation, Parents can also help her in some ways: Keep records: Record the beginning and end times of her menstrual period on the calendar, At the same time record the amount of menstrual bleeding. Many girls have a large amount of bleeding, Many girls have irregular menstrual periods in the first five years after menarche. Sometimes, Irregular menstrual periods can bring difficulties to daily life, If this happens to your daughter, Please consult your pediatrician, See if there are any drugs that can help treat or improve dysmenorrhea. Dealing with dysmenorrhea: Some girls will experience dysmenorrhea. Drugs, gentle exercise and simple gymnastics all help relieve pain. Use sanitary napkins: Sanitary napkins are cheaper than adult diapers. If your daughter uses diapers, During menstruation, sanitary napkins can be pasted in diapers, In this way, you can change sanitary napkins every time. Pay patience: Some girls have the ability to learn to take care of themselves during menstruation, Your daughter may just need you to spend some time teaching her, She also needs to spend some time studying, Please be patient enough. Medical methods that can be considered 1. Non-steroidal analgesics analgesics can relieve uterine spasm during menstruation. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have good effects. To achieve better results, These drugs need to be taken regularly, Instead of using it only once when it hurts most. Ibuprofen is the cheapest and easily available over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs), You can buy it at any drugstore. Sometimes, It can be difficult to determine whether medication is needed, Especially when you have communication problems with your child. If your daughter behaves abnormally, This is most likely caused by pain. If non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have little effect, Parents need to consult a pediatrician, At this time, children may need some more powerful prescription drugs. 2. Contraceptive tablets, Patch contraceptives can also reduce menstrual bleeding, relieve dysmenorrhea and prolong menstrual intervals. But remember to consult a pediatrician before giving your daughter any of these drugs. Contraceptives can take the form of tablets, patches, injections or subcutaneous implants. Different forms of contraceptives also have their advantages and side effects. Tablets and patches have the following effects: shortening menstrual period, reducing blood volume, relieving dysmenorrhea and making menstrual period more regular; The skin will get better, Acne reduction. Some girls with special physical conditions are not suitable for taking tablets or patches. For example, children using nasal feeding tubes, Tablets may not work well, but patches will be more suitable for her. 3. Medroxyprogesterone acetate injection Medroxyprogesterone acetate injection is a long-acting hormone injection, injected every three months. Its functions include: shortening menstrual period, reducing blood volume and relieving dysmenorrhea; Menstruation may stop completely in a year. However, Long-term use of medroxyprogesterone acetate may cause osteoporosis. Before hormone therapy starts, Doctors will test the child’s bone mineral density, In the course of hormone therapy, The test will be conducted again. In addition to this method, Doctors may also prescribe vitamins to prevent bone damage. 4. IUD an IUD is a small device that can be inserted into the uterus. It contains progesterone, A small amount is slowly released into the body every day, So as to realize the drug effect. After the IUD is inserted, Can stay in the womb for five years, It can also reduce menstrual blood volume, Alleviate dysmenorrhea. Make the right choice for your child. Some of the contraceptives above, Can make menstrual interval longer or even stop completely, Some parents will also take the initiative to ask the doctor this question. Yes, Menstruation can be suppressed, But there are risks. Before parents make a decision to curb menstruation, Please look at it first. Sometimes, Parents will find that, Some of the terrible scenarios they envisioned would not actually happen. 1. The risk of long-term hormone use is generally believed to be that, Women who use hormone therapy for a long time are more likely to have certain health problems. This does not happen very often, but you need to know something about it. These health problems include osteoporosis, thrombosis, heart disease, breast cancer 2. How to make a decision? Every girl with mental retardation is different. How parents help their daughters deal with menstruation, the extent of help and the methods adopted … These are all determined by many factors: family situation; The daughter’s educational level and social functions (such as daily communication, basic living ability, learning and working ability, etc.); The degree of disability of the daughter; Whether the daughter is receiving other drugs at the same time; Personal abilities of parents; The best choice for the daughter’s personal health and quality of life; The last and most important point. Think carefully, of the many choices, which one is most likely to bring your daughter a better quality of life? Summing up that most girls have menarche between the ages of 12 and 13, Including girls with mental disabilities. Some girls with mental disabilities find it difficult to deal with their own personal problems during menstruation. Some parents decided to use drug therapy to help their daughters through menstruation smoothly. These drugs include estrogen and progesterone or birth control methods. When your daughter first menstruates, observe for a period of time, please don’t rush to take drugs. Drugs can reduce the amount of menstrual bleeding in the girl, make the cycle more regular, or completely stop menstrual cramps, but drugs may also have side effects. Responsible editor: Ding Ruoshui