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Explain about Amenorrhea .... ? " munipalli akshay paul "
Amenorrhea is the medical term for the absence of menstruation — either when a woman has not had her first period by age 15 (primary amenorrhea) or when a woman who previously had regular periods stops menstruating for three months or more (secondary amenorrhea).
Types of Amenorrhea
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Primary Amenorrhea
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Menstruation has not started by age 15.
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Often related to genetic or anatomical abnormalities, hormonal imbalances, or chronic illnesses.
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Secondary Amenorrhea
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Menstruation stops after previously occurring regularly.
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Common causes include pregnancy, stress, significant weight loss, excessive exercise, or medical conditions like PCOS.
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Common Causes
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Physiological: Pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause
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Hormonal Imbalances: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), thyroid disorders, pituitary tumors
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Structural Abnormalities: Uterine scarring (Asherman’s syndrome), congenital absence of reproductive organs
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Lifestyle Factors: Stress, eating disorders (e.g., anorexia), extreme exercise
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Medications: Certain antipsychotics, chemotherapy, contraceptives
Symptoms (besides absence of menstruation)
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Headaches
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Vision changes
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Hair loss
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Acne or excess facial hair
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Pelvic pain
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Nipple discharge
Diagnosis
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Medical history and physical exam
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Pregnancy test
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Hormone level tests (FSH, LH, estrogen, prolactin, TSH)
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Imaging (ultrasound, MRI if pituitary issue suspected)
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Pelvic exam to check anatomical structures
Treatment
Depends on the underlying cause:
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Lifestyle changes: Weight gain/loss, stress management
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Hormone therapy: Birth control pills or hormone replacement
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Medications: To treat underlying conditions (thyroid meds, dopamine agonists for prolactinomas)
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Surgery: For structural problems or tumors.
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