Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: Causes, Complications, & Controversies
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Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: Causes, Complications, & Controversies
Hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) is considered a reversible condition characterized by the absence of menses for 3 months or more, due to suppressed secretions of gonadotropin releasing hormone affecting the entire hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis. HA can be triggered by excessive stress, weight loss or excessive exercise, however, the etiology is still largely unknown. Serious, long-term compli...
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Copyright © 2010 Massachusetts Medical Society. A 16-year-old girl presents for evaluation of secondary amenorrhea. Her menarche was at the age of 12 years. Since she started running for exercise and sport at the age of 14 years, her menstrual periods have become lighter and less frequent. Her last menstrual period was 6 months ago. She has lost 2.3 kg (5 lb) over the past 3 months and reports ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Student Research
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2167-1907
DOI: 10.47611/jsr.v6i1.288