Open AccessContemporary issues in primary amenorrhea: An experience from a Tertiary Care Center
Author(s) -
Ashok Krishna Bhuyan,
Debajit Sarma,
Uma Kaimal Saikia
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.456
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 2230-9500
pISSN - 2230-8210
DOI - 10.4103/2230-8210.104103
Subject(s) - medicine , amenorrhea , gonadal dysgenesis , turner syndrome , short stature , pediatrics , gynecology , primary amenorrhea , agenesis , surgery , pregnancy , genetics , biology
Amenorrhea is classified as primary if menstrual bleeding has never occurred in the absence of hormonal treatment. The clinical significance of a lack of regular menstrual cycles extends beyond reproductive concerns. Episodes of amenorrhea as short as 90 day may have implications for bone and cardiovascular health.