Ammenorrhea Flashcards
Order of Pubertal Changes
Growth Spurt, Thelarche, Adrenarche, Menarche
First sign of puberty
Appearance of breast buds
Last sign of puberty
Menarche
Most relevant factor for onset of puberty and menstruation
Ratio of fat to both TBW and lean BW
Hormone produced by adipocytes which affects LH pulpability and restore mens cycle
Leptin
Cut off to investigate if there is no thelarche yet
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Menarche delayed up to ______
if involved in strenuous exercise before menarche
______ can inhibit GnRH axis as Corticotropin releasing hormone inhibits GnRH
Emotional stress
No mens by age 15
No mens within 5 years of breast development, if occurring by age 10
Primary amenorrhea
No menses due to anatomic disorders (Hematocolpos - blood at uterus)
Cryptomenorrhea
Secondary amenorrhea
Skipped menses longer than 6-12 hours
Hypothalamic failure -> Inadequate GnRH synthesis Hypogonadotropic, Hypogonadism Assoc with: Anosmia Inc growth in long bones Greater wingspan to height ratio
Kallman syndrome
Pituitary failure -> Pituitary neoplasia
Hypogonadotropic, Hypogonadism
Pituitary neoplasia
Gonadal Failure -> 45X Hypergonadotropic, Hypogonadism Assoc with: Short stature Webbed Neck Gonadal Streak
Turner’s Syndrome
Hypothalamic Failure
Kallmann Syndrome
Craniopharyngioma