Primary Amenorrhea Quiz
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Ravi P. Chokshi, MD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN), Critical Care)
Current Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow with Dual board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Critical Care Medicine. | 5+ years experience managing a general Ob/Gyn practice and working in the Intensive Care Unit. | Previously Physician Lead of a large single specialty practice with 8 Physicians and 10+ Advanced practitioners. | Member of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Patient education committee. | Frequent Medscape Consult contributor.
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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What is Primary Amenorrhea?
A condition where menarche (first period for a girl) does not occur on time. Typically absence of first period by age 15 is considered abnormal, but this does vary by ethnicity and location. Causes include problems with malnutrition, genetic disorders, formation of the reproductive system and hormonal imbalances. Primary amenorrhea typically needs evaluation with a specialist to find the correct diagnosis and treatment.
Typical Symptoms of Primary Amenorrhea
Abnormal menstrual cycles e.g. too early or too late
Late or incomplete puberty
Suspected of cubitus valgus
Swelling of any body part
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Primary Amenorrhea
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have irregular periods?
Did you experience delayed or absent puberty, delayed development of sexual characteristics?
Do you have any swelling in your body?
Treatmentof Primary Amenorrhea
Treatment depends on the cause. For example, hormone imbalances may be corrected by hormone therapy, and malnourishment can be corrected with improved diet.
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References
Marsh CA, Grimstad FW. Primary amenorrhea: diagnosis and management. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2014 Oct;69(10):603-12. doi: 10.1097/OGX.0000000000000111. PMID: 25336070.
https://journals.lww.com/obgynsurvey/Abstract/2014/10000/Primary_Amenorrhea__Diagnosis_and_Management.18.aspx
ACOG Patient FAQ
https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/amenorrhea-absence-of-periods#:~:text=Amenorrhea%20is%20the%20absence%20of,for%203%20months%20or%20more.
NIH - Stat Pearls
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554469/
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Reviewed By:
Ravi P. Chokshi, MD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN), Critical Care)
Current Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow with Dual board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Critical Care Medicine. | 5+ years experience managing a general Ob/Gyn practice and working in the Intensive Care Unit. | Previously Physician Lead of a large single specialty practice with 8 Physicians and 10+ Advanced practitioners. | Member of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Patient education committee. | Frequent Medscape Consult contributor.
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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