Amenorrhoea

Question 1

What is Sheehan’s Syndrome, what does it consist of?

Answer 1

Sheehan’s syndrome is a condition in which there is a pituitary gland infarction following a major obstetric haemorrhage. It results from hypotension associated with a major obstetric haemorrhage resulting in pituitary necrosis.

Question 2

What is the main cause of secondary amenorrhoea?

Answer 2

Sheenhan’s Syndrome

Question 3

The blue and bulging membrane with a mass protruding from behind is a classic finding in an….

Answer 3

Imperforate hymen-

This girl has likely started her periods, but the hymen is imperforate. This has caused a backlog of blood through the vagina, causing abdominal pain.