03.2 Menstrual Dysfunction Flashcards
1
Q
Define amenorrhoea
A
Abnormal absence of menstruation
2
Q
Define menorrhagia
A
Abnormal heavy bleeding
3
Q
Define dysmenorrhoea
A
Painful menstruation
4
Q
Define oligomenorrhoea
A
Light/infrequent periods
5
Q
What can be some outflow tract causes of amenorrhoea?
A
Mullerian agenesis - Primary
Vaginal atresia - Primary
Imperforate hymen - Primary
Intrauterine adhesions - Secondary
6
Q
What can be some gonadal causes of amenorrhoea?
A
No response to pituitary Premature menopause Turner's syndrome Receptor abnormalities Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Pregnancy/Menopause
