Primary Amenorrhea Evaluation and Management
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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...
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عنوان ژورنال: Acta Scientific Paediatrics
سال: 2019
ISSN: 2581-883X
DOI: 10.31080/aspe.2019.02.0182