We report here a young adult with a late presentation of aromatase deficiency to highlight the differences between the two conditions. A 27 year old lady presented to us with history of primary amenorrhea and masculine voice. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Turkish

  Our objective was to identify the distribution of cytogenetic abnormalities of 175 Turkish women with primary amenorrhea (PA) or premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Learning Difficulties

  difficulty and facial dysmorphism. aCGH analysis revealed an Xq27.2-q28 deletion, an 11q24.3-q25 duplication, and an inverted duplication of Xq22.3-q27.1. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Language Delays

  They had minor facial dysmorphism and neuropsychiatric disorders including mental retardation, language delay and epilepsy. The sister had primary amenorrhea. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Amenorrhea

  AIMS: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of etiologic causes of primary amenorrhea in Thailand. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This review's aims are to define primary amenorrhea and describe the various causes, their workups, associated comorbidities, and treatment options. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A pregnancy test should always be included in the workup of secondary amenorrhea, regardless of reported history. The most common causes of secondary amenorrhea include: Pregnancy: second most common cause of secondary amenorrhea. [pedclerk.bsd.uchicago.edu]

Initial workup of primary and secondary amenorrhea includes a pregnancy test and serum levels of luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, prolactin, and thyroid-stimulating hormone. [aafp.org]

This review's aims are to define primary amenorrhea and describe the various causes, their workups, associated comorbidities, and treatment options. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The prognosis after gross total resection is likely favorable; however, long-term follow-up is indicated for these rare neoplasms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

vaginal outlet obstruction will require surgical correction Prognosis, Prevention, and Complications Complications infertility Please rate topic. Average 5.0 of 2 Ratings Thank you for rating! [medbullets.com]

Treatment of infertility in these groups of patients is directed towards the cause of the amenorrhea and the prognosis is generally good. [laivfclinic.com]

Outlook (Prognosis) The outlook depends on the cause of the amenorrhea and whether it can be corrected with treatment or lifestyle changes. [ufhealth.org]

There are numerous etiologies including outflow tract obstructions, gonadal dysgenesis, and anomalies of the hypothalamic axis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 1958;65: 734–738. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1958.tb08863.x Malkani PK : Epidemiology of genital tuberculosis in India. In Rippman ET, Wenner R (eds): Latent Genital Tuberculosis. [jpgo.org]

Epidemiology of secondary amenorrhea: incidence and prevalence rates. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1973;117:80-86. Even when causes of primary and secondary amenorrhoea overlap, the relative likelihoods of these aetiologies may differ. [bestpractice.bmj.com]

Epidemiology The prevalence of non-physiological amenorrhoea (in women of menstruating age) is around 3-4%. [ 1 ] Secondary amenorrhoea is more common in athletes. [patient.info]

The epidemiology of polycystic ovary syndrome. Prevalence and associated disease risks. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 1999;28:247–63. 23. Chang RJ, Katz SE. Diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome. [aafp.org]

Epidemiology/Normal Menses The median age of menarche in the United States is 12.4 years, with African-American girls experiencing menarche slightly earlier on average than non-Hispanic white and Mexican-American girls, as determined in the third National [pedsinreview.aappublications.org]

Reproductive endocrinology: physiology, pathophysiology and clinical management. Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 1978: 189–240. Google Scholar 3. Coulam CB. Testicular regression syndrome. Obstet Gynecol 1979; 53: 44–49. PubMed Google Scholar 4. [link.springer.com]

Crowley Jr Gonadotropin-releasing hormone deficiency in the human (idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and Kallmann's syndrome): pathophysiological and genetic considerations [5.] S.N. Kalantaridou, G.P. [elsevier.es]

Pathophysiology, genetics, and treatment of hyperandrogenism. Pediatr Clin North Am 1997;44:375-95. Fardella CE, Hum DW, Homoki J. Miller WL. Point mutation of Arg440 to his cytochrome P450c 17 causes severe 17 alfa hydroxylase deficiency. [revista.fecolsog.org]

Defining the level of primary dysfunction is critical in determining the pathophysiology of amenorrhea. Hypothalamus, pituitary and ovaries form a functional endocrine axis, known as HPO axis with hormonal regulations and feedback loops. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Nurses working with adolescents may prevent more serious problems through early identification and intervention. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Can amenorrhea be prevented? Amenorrhea is a symptom and not a disease in itself. Therefore, amenorrhea can be prevented only to the extent that the underlying cause can be prevented. [medicinenet.com]

How can Primary Amenorrhea be Prevented? Primary Amenorrhea is a disorder that may be prevented if the underlying cause is known and can be treated. Prevention of the condition is based on the underlying factors that lead to Primary Amenorrhea. [dovemed.com]

vaginal outlet obstruction will require surgical correction Prognosis, Prevention, and Complications Complications infertility Please rate topic. Average 5.0 of 2 Ratings Thank you for rating! [medbullets.com]