Mullerian anomalies: a cause of primary amenorrhea

Mullerian Anomalies: A Cause of Primary Amenorrhoea

Background: The objectives of this study were to determine the etiologic causes of amenorrhea, the prevalence of müllerian anomalies as a cause of primary amenorrhea and the different varieties of müllerian anomalies causing primary amenorrhea. Methods: This study included all the women presenting with primary amenorrhea who presented to the department of obstetrics and gynecology, Nalanda Medi...

Aromatase deficiency: an unusual cause for primary amenorrhea with virilization.

The most common cause for menstrual abnormality and virilization in children and adolescents would be congenital adrenal hyperplasia. An elevated 17(OH) progesterone is invariably seen in this condition. Aromatase deficiency can also lead to a similar presentation but differs in several aspects. The age of onset of the clinical manifestations, the phenotype, biochemical abnormalities and karyot...

Detection of Congenital Mullerian Anomalies Using Real-Time 3D Sonography

Primary Amenorrhea with Nonspecific Pelvic Mass: A Rare Case Report

 Menstrual disorders are common in puberty, but they are of great concern to patients when presented with primary amenorrhea. This paper reports the case of a 17-year-old single female with secondary sexual characteristics and a suspicious mass in pelvic floor. She also complained from chronic pelvic pain. In laboratory tests, the hormone levels were normal and ultrasound scan showed a 50 to 89...

Primary and Secondary Amenorrhea

Puberty represents a particular period of life characterized by hormonal changes and physical and psychological modifications leading children from childhood to adolescence. During this period, menarche represents the most important event in females. Age of menarche is different among populations and has been recognized as an useful marker of socio-economic status, as well as dietary and enviro...