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Rare Case of severe bleeding and convulsions at menarche requiring ICU care: A report

Written By : Dr Nirali Kapoor |Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Published On 2022-01-03T09:00:58+05:30  |  Updated On 3 Jan 2022 9:01 AM IST
Rare Case of severe bleeding and convulsions at menarche requiring ICU care: A report
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Menarche is the onset of first menstruation and signifies the presence of intact hypothalamo-pituitary ovarian and uterine axis. It is a significant event in a girl's life and the event is recognised in the society as a mark of fertility and beginning of potential reproductive life. In some cultures menarche is celebrated as social event like marriage.

This biological event is triggered by changes in the milieu of hypothalamus and function of Gonadostat around 10- to 14 years of age. Sometimes few diseases surface for the first time in the perimenarchal period. Inherited bleeding disorders, migraine and convulsions were described in literature which were diagnosed with the onset of first menstruation.

Dasari P, Garg S described an unusual clinical case presentation at menarche as a catastrophe the cause of which is obscure though they managed to save her life.

A 13-year-old girl attained menarche on 23r d Dec 2019 came with excessive bleeding for 8 days soaking 8-10 pads per day. History of generalised tonic clonic convulsions at home with fever and vomiting of one day duration. She was admitted through emergency services on 30.12.2019 and was accompanied by parents.

On examination she was drowsy, afebrile, Pulse rate was 120/min; BP- 106/68 mm Hg; RR- 22/min Pallor +++. There were no rashes, no icterus and no lymphadenopathy.

Respiratory system was clear and cardiovascular system was normal except for tachycardia. Abdominal examination did not reveal any mass or tenderness and there was no hepatosplenomegaly. Per speculum and Per vaginum examination was not done.

A provisional clinical diagnosis of puberty menorrhagia with severe anaemia was made and she was admitted to ICU and started on intravenous tranexamic acid and oral contraceptive pills and was transfused one unit of Packed cells after sending complete haemogram and other biochemical investigations.

The next day of admission, she was febrile and investigations showed leucocytosis which was neutrophilic and she was started on empirical antibiotics and her haemoglobin was decreasing trend. ABG showed respiratory alkalosis and platelet count also showed decreasing trend.

She was managed with packed cell transfusion and FFP was given as per body weight. Abdominal Ultrasound found all organs to be normal and the echogenic echo in the cavity was increasing. On day 4 a decision was taken to examine under anaesthesia and aspirate the POD fluid to send for culture and tuberculosis work up. On examination the introitus was lax and the cervix was healthy and Os was open and old blood clots were protruding which were removed gently. There was no evidence of products of conception. POD aspirate was minimal serous fluid. Uterine blood clots and the serous fluid was sent for TB PCR.

Fever spikes persisted and on day 5 X-ray chest showed features of pneumonia and opined as transfusion related lung injury by Pulmonologists. She was started on tab Levofloxacin and received steroid nebulisation. On day 6 her general condition improved and WBC count showed decreasing trend and respiratory rate decreased on Day 7 and she was shifted out of ICU and was continued on Levofloxacin and Amikacin for 5 days.

She received 7 packed cells, 20 Fresh frozen plasma and 2 Cryoprecipitates on the whole. Her haematological parameters normalised on day 9, and she was discharged with advice to do von Willebrands test if further episodes of excess bleeding occur and also watch for seizures in later life. At follow up after one year on teleconsultation, she has regular cycles once in 29-30 days with flow lasting for 4-5 days and there is no menorrhagia or convulsions.

Menarche usually occurs after 2-3 years of thelarche and 98% attain menarche by 15 years of age. The normal flow at first menstrual period lasts for 7 days and 3 to 6 pads are soaked per day. Menstrual flow requiring change of pad every 1-2 hours or lasting for more than 7 days is considered abnormal. The current girl attained menarche at average expected age (13 years) but at the onset of menarche her flow lasted for more than 2 weeks and was soaking more than 8 pads per day. It is important for clinicians to understand diseases that can manifest at the time of menarche so as to educate adolescents and their parents to differentiate normal from abnormal onset of menarche, menstrual abnormalities, diseases that may manifest at menarche that may have long term implications in adult hood.

Around menarche the hypothalamo-pituitary axis matures and the cyclical production of estrogen and progesterone follows the cyclical pattern of Gonadotropins produced from the pituitary. Estrogen is known to decrease the threshold for seizure and progesterone increases it. Thus most girls with epilepsy present with seizures at menarche and this is called Catamenial epilepsy

Catastrophes such as seizures and heavy menstrual bleeding can occur around the time of menarche. Knowledge of various diseases manifesting at menarche is important for the Gynaecologist to make a timely diagnosis, treat as well as to educate the adolescent and parents. Such adolescents should be cared for at tertiary care centre with ICU facilities.

Source: Dasari P, Garg S. Catastrophe at menarche. Indian J Obstet Gynecol Res 2021;8(4):568-571.

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.2021.116



MenarchePuberty menorrhagia
Source : Indian J Obstetrics Gynecology Research
Dr Nirali Kapoor
Dr Nirali Kapoor

    MBBS, MD Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Dr Nirali Kapoor has completed her MBBS from GMC Jamnagar and MD Obstetrics and Gynecology from AIIMS Rishikesh. She underwent training in trauma/emergency medicine non academic residency in AIIMS Delhi for an year after her MBBS. Post her MD, she has joined in a Multispeciality hospital in Amritsar. She is actively involved in cases concerning fetal medicine, infertility and minimal invasive procedures as well as research activities involved around the fields of interest.

    Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
    Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli

    Dr Kamal Kant Kohli-MBBS, DTCD- a chest specialist with more than 30 years of practice and a flair for writing clinical articles, Dr Kamal Kant Kohli joined Medical Dialogues as a Chief Editor of Medical News. Besides writing articles, as an editor, he proofreads and verifies all the medical content published on Medical Dialogues including those coming from journals, studies,medical conferences,guidelines etc. Email: drkohli@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751

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