University:
Western Sydney University
Course:
MEDI 2003 | Clinical Sciences 2
Academic year:

2024
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342

Pages:

2
Author:

Mariam A. A.

AMENORRHEA Types: Primary: No onset of menstruation by age 14 Secondary: Absence of menstruation after regular cycles Causes: Ovarian factors: PCOS, premature ovarian failure, ovarian tumors, Turner syndrome Uterine factors: Asherman's syndrome, Mullerian agenesis Hypothalamic-pituitary factors: Kallmann syndrome, stress, eating disorders, weight loss, exercise, medications Systemic factors: Thyroid disorders, adrenal disorders, hyperprolactinemia, Cushing's syndrome Diagnosis: FSH, LH, estradiol Prolactin TSH, T4 Ultrasound MRI Treatment: Depends on underlying cause Hormonal therapy Surgery Lifestyle changes Diagnosis Rule out pregnancy Check hormone levels: LH FSH Estrogen Prolactin TSH Testosterone Karyotype for: Turner syndrome Androgen insensitivity syndrome Ultrasound to check structural issues Hysteroscopy to rule out intrauterine adhesions Treatment Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Dopamine agonists Surgery Psychotherapy Treat related fertility issues