Reporo F,M, STIs, HIV, AIDs Flashcards
1
Q
What is amenorrhea?
A
An absence of menstruation
2
Q
What is primary amenorrhea?
A
No me striation by 16yo
3
Q
What is secondary amenorrhea?
A
Menstruation stopped for more than 6 months
4
Q
How does the hypothalamus play a critical role in menstrual cycle?
A
It regulates the release of GnRH which controls mentrual cycle
5
Q
What are hypothalamic causes of Amennuria
A
- anorexia
- strenuous exercise
- post birth control pills
-GnRH defiency - tumors
- weight loss
6
Q
Pituitary causes of Amenorhea
A
- prolactinoma tumour
- hyperprolactinemia
- hypopituitrism
7
Q
What are thyroid causes for for amenorrhea?
A
Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
8
Q
What are adrenal causes for amenorhea
A
- cushings disease
- congenital adrenal hyperplasia
- adrenal tumour
- ectopic ACTH
9
Q
What are ovarian causes for amenorrhea
A
- ovarian failure
- PCOS
- ovarian tumors
