Amenorrhea
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Amenorrhea Types
The two types of amenorrhea include:
Primary amenorrhea
:
Menstrual periods do not begin by 16 years of age.
Secondary amenorrhea:
Menstrual periods stop after having been present for a period of time.
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Amenorrhea Anatomy
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Last Updated: Dec 30, 2008
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Amenorrhea References:
Goodman LR, Warren MP. The female athlete and menstrual function. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Oct;17(5):466-70.
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