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amenorrhea - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet )

The absence of menstruation during pregnancy is a form of physiologic secondary amenorrhea, physiologic in the sense that it is completely normal and is not caused by anything medically harmful (pathologic). Amenorrhea during lactation is another type of physiologic secondary amenorrhea. ...
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amenorrhea - Images (Source: MedLinePlus )

Primary amenorrhea

Normal uterine anatomy (cut section)

Frequently Asked Questions for amenorrhea (Source: MedicineNet )

What is amenorrhea? What causes amenorrhea? What are the symptoms of amenorrhea? When should I seek medical care for amenorrhea? How is amenorrhea diagnosed? What is the treatment for amenorrhea? What are the complications of amenorrhea? Can amenorrhea be prevented? What is the outlook for a woman suffering from amenorrhea? Amenorrhea At A Glance

Causes of amenorrhea (Source: MedLinePlus )

Causes Most girls begin menstruating between ages 9 and 18, with an average around 12 years old. Primary amenorrhea typically occurs when a girl is older than 15, if she has undergone other normal changes that occur during puberty. Primary amenorrhea may occur with or without other signs of puberty. Being born with poorly formed genital or pelvic organs (missing uterus or vagina, vaginal septum, cervical stenosis, or imperforate hymen) can lead to primary amenorrhea. Hormones play a big role in ... [ read more.. ]

Symptoms of amenorrhea (Source: MedLinePlus )

Symptoms A female with amenorrhea will have no menstrual flow with or without other signs of puberty. ... [ read more.. ]

amenorrhea - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus )

Treatment Treatment depends on the cause of the missing period. Primary amenorrhea caused by birth defects may require medications (hormones), surgery, or both. If the amenorrhea is caused by a tumor in the brain ( pituitary tumor ): Medications may shrink certain types of tumors. Surgery to remove the tumor may also be necessary. Radiation therapy is usually only performed when other treatments have not worked. If the condition is caused by a body-wide (systemic) disease, treatment of the dise ... [ read more.. ]

amenorrhea - Alternative Medicine (Source: HealthyWorld Online )
Herbal medicine David L. Hoffmann BSc (Hons), MNIMH Amenorrhea

Further Reading on amenorrhea

Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding - Topic Overview ( WebMD ) Many women experience bleeding or spotting between periods...excessive exercise. But excessive exercise more frequently causes an absence of menstruation ( amenorrhea ). Other diseases, such as... Mysteries of Birth Control Pills Solved! ( WebMD ) ...incidence of no periods for six months after stopping BCPs (“post Pill amenorrhea “) is probably less than 1%. Also, delay in return of menses does...advice, you can learn more fascinating facts... Cancer acTopic Centers - Treatment Option Overview ( WebMD ) Note : Some citations in the text of this section are followed by a level of evidence . The PDQ editorial boards use a formal ...Behringer K, Breuer K, Reineke T, et al.: Secondary amenorrhea after... Physiologic amenorrhea ( MedicineNet ) Primary amenorrhea ( MedicineNet ) Secondary amenorrhea ( MedicineNet )

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