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absence of menstrual periods in women of reproductive age

Amenorrhea is the medical term for the absence of menstrual periods in a woman of reproductive age. It can be classified as primary, where menstruation never begins at puberty, or secondary, where menstruation starts but then stops for three or more consecutive months. Causes can range from hormonal imbalances and stress to more serious conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or thyroid disorders.

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research Reproductive Dysfunction in Women With Epilepsy: Recommendations for Evaluation and Management

107 citations, August 2002 in “Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry”

Women with epilepsy should be monitored for reproductive issues, which can be caused by epilepsy or its treatments, especially when using valproate.

research Immune-Mediated Coombs Negative Intravascular Hemolysis in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

August 2021 in “BMJ Case Reports”

A woman with lupus had blood cell destruction, treated successfully with medication.

Cyclophosphamide: As Bad as Its Reputation? Long-Term Single Centre Experience of Cyclophosphamide Side Effects in the Treatment of Systemic Autoimmune Diseases

research Cyclophosphamide: As Bad as Its Reputation? Long-Term Single Centre Experience of Cyclophosphamide Side Effects in the Treatment of Systemic Autoimmune Diseases

39 citations, October 2014 in “Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift”

Cyclophosphamide has serious side effects, but long-term follow-up can help manage risks.

Bariatric Surgery for Spontaneous Ovulation in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The BAMBINI Multicentre, Open-Label, Randomised Controlled Trial

research Bariatric Surgery for Spontaneous Ovulation in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The BAMBINI Multicentre, Open-Label, Randomised Controlled Trial

4 citations, May 2024 in “The Lancet”

Bariatric surgery improves ovulation rates in women with PCOS and obesity better than medical therapy.

research Sertoli-Leydig Cell Ovarian Tumor: A Rare Cause of Virilization and Androgenic Alopecia

1 citations, August 2022 in “Case Reports”

A rare ovarian tumor caused high testosterone, hair loss, and missed periods, but surgery fixed these issues and led to pregnancy.

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