EDS and Puberty

Last updated Feb. 18, 2022, by Patrícia Silva, PhD ✅ Fact-checked by José Lopes, PhD Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of rare genetic disorders that affects the connective tissues that provide structural support to organs and other tissues in the body. It results in unusually mobile…

Menstruating When You Have EDS

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) refers to a group of genetic disorders that affect the connective tissue. The disease is caused by genetic mutations that make the connective tissue weak. This affects different organs and systems in the body. About menstruation Menstruation is the monthly process a woman’s body…

Menstrual Problems Common in Girls with EDS, Study Suggests

Adolescent girls with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) often experience menstrual symptoms, but few are referred to gynecologic care, a small study suggests. Researchers emphasized that teenagers with EDS should receive early gynecologic counseling and treatment, since these problems can severely impact their well-being. These data also highlighted that most girls with…