amenorrhea Flashcards
1
Q
anatomical ds causes
A
genital tract abmormalities asherman's syndrome mullerian agenesis tranverse vaginal septum imperforate hymen
2
Q
asherman’s syndrome
A
def: presence of intrauterine adhesions which prevent menstruation
cause: over-vigorous uterine curettage
3
Q
ovarian disorders causes
A
anovulation(PCOS)
premature ovarian failure (POF)
4
Q
POF
A
def: cessation of periods before 40 years of age
causes: unexplained.may be d/t chemo,radio,autoimmune
5
Q
pituitary causes
A
adenoma ( prolactinoma is common) pituitary necrosis (sheehan's syndrome)
6
Q
hypothalamic disorders
A
excessive exercise,weight loss and stress
hypothalamic lesions ( craniopharyngioma,glioma)
head injuries
kallman’s syndrome
systemic disorders including sarcoidosis, TB
drugs: progestogens, HRT or dopamine antagonist
7
Q
definition
A
1ry: when girls fail to menstruate by 16yo
2ry: absence of menstruation >6m in a normal female of reproductive age that is not due to pregnancy,lactation or menopause
