Current evaluation of amenorrhea

Fertil Steril. 2004 Sep:82 Suppl 1:S33-9. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.07.001.

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* / classification
  • Amenorrhea* / etiology
  • Female
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone / blood
  • Gynecology / standards
  • Humans
  • Karyotyping
  • Luteinizing Hormone / blood
  • Male
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Quality Assurance, Health Care

Substances

  • Luteinizing Hormone
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone