primary amenorrhoea Flashcards
1
Q
what are common causes of primary amenorrhoea?
A
- turners syndrome- one missing X chromosome
- testicular feminisation
- functional hypothalamic amenorrhoea- 2ndry to anorexia
- congenital adrenal hyperplasia-> lack of enzymes needed to make hormone
- imperforate hymen
2
Q
what is testicular feminisation?
A
Testicular feminization is the syndrome when a male, genetically XY, because of various abnormalities of the X chromosome, is resistant to the actions of the androgen hormones, which in turn stops the forming of the male genitalia and gives a female phenotype.
3
Q
what happens to gonadotrophin in turners?
A
- raised
4
Q
what happens to gonadotrophin when someone stops having periods due to anorexia?
A
low
5
Q
which thyroid level can cause amenorrhoea?
A
hypothyroid