Secondary amenorrhea associated with 46,X,der(X)t(X;X)(p22;p22)

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...

Chromosomal abnormality in patients with secondary amenorrhea.

BACKGROUND Secondary amenorrhea is a condition in which there is cessation of menses after at least one menstruation. It is a symptom of different diseases, such as hormonal disturbances which range from pituitary to ovarian origin, as well as chromosomal abnormalities. Knowledge of the distinct cause of secondary amenorrhea is of tremendous benefit for the management and monitoring of patients...

Easy bruising in a patient with secondary amenorrhea.

A 33-year-old woman presented with amenorrhea and weight gain of 27.2–31.8 kg, despite diet and exercise, as well as progressively worsening acne. Symptoms began subsequent to a spontaneous abortion 5 years earlier and had become especially concerning during the past year. There was no notable family medical history. The patient did not report taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicat...

XY Chromosome in Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Female with Secondary Amenorrhea

The objective of this case report is to present a case of primary ovarian insufficiency in 17 year old, single girl, who had Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) and was treated with chemo and radiotherapy, followed by bone marrow transplant from her HLA matched brother. The patient was treated at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She was diagnosed with primary ovarian insufficienc...

Secondary Amenorrhea in a Patient with Common Variable Immunodeficiency