Current evaluation of amenorrhea

Fertil Steril. 2004 Jul;82(1):266-72. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.02.098.

Abstract

Amenorrhea is the absence or abnormal cessation of the menses. Primary and secondary amenorrhea describe the occurrence of amenorrhea before and after menarche, respectively.

Publication types

  • Guideline
  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Amenorrhea / diagnosis*
  • Amenorrhea / etiology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone / blood
  • Genitalia, Female / abnormalities
  • Humans
  • Hypothalamic Diseases / complications
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / complications
  • Prolactin / blood

Substances

  • Prolactin
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone