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Current Evaluation of Amenorrhea and Oligomenorrhoea
Presented United Arab Emirates by Dr. Yamini DharViews
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Case Description
The evaluation of amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) and oligomenorrhea (infrequent menstruation) involves a thorough assessment of a woman's medical history, physical examination, and targeted laboratory tests. The evaluation aims to identify potential underlying causes, such as hormonal...
Case Summary
- Amenorrhea is defined as the absence of menstruation, categorized as primary (no menstruation by age 15) or secondary (absence for 3-6 months with prior regular cycles). Oligomenorrhea is infrequent menstruation (less than nine cycles per year). Menstruation is regulated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, involving gonadotropin-releasing hormone, FSH, LH, estrogen, and progesterone.
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Dr. Yamini Dhar
Specalist in Obstrectics & Gynaecology, AlZahra Hospitals, UAEDisclosures
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