ABSTRACT
Medical complications of psychiatric disorders can be extensive and frequently include problems associated with reproductive health. In fact, reproductive dysfunction may be the presenting complaint that leads adolescent females to seek health care. It is vital that providers who treat adolescents recognize the association between reproductive health and mental illness, so that a proper assessment can be made and appropriate interventions can occur. This chapter will cover eating disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), depressive disorders, and substance abuse.
