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GlossaryAmenorrhea

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 Metabolic and Reproductive Characteristics of First-Degree Relatives of Women with Self-Reported Oligo-Amenorrhea and Hirsutism

6 citations, October 2010 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”

Relatives of women with PCOS symptoms are more likely to have similar health issues.

research Secondary Amenorrhea With Absent Axillary Hair

March 2023 in “European journal of internal medicine”

The patient's long-term symptoms were due to Sheehan's syndrome, which improved with hormone therapy.

research Bone Mineral Density in Hyperandrogenic Amenorrhea

22 citations, June 1993 in “Calcified Tissue International”

Women with hyperandrogenic amenorrhea have similar bone density to healthy women but lower than androgenized women without amenorrhea, and high DHEAS levels might affect bone density.

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.

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.

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