Question 1

does having primary amenorrhea cause you to get pregnant?

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No: Primary amenorrhea implies that one is past the point of the expected first period but has never had a period.

Question 2

what causes primary amenorrhea?

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Variety of problems: Primary amenorrhea can stem from a variety of causes. These range from problems with the uterus and or outflow tract, to problems with the brain regulation of the ovaries or problems with the ovaries themselves, to amenorrhea due to too little body fat or too excessive stress. Some girls will simply have delayed puberty without any identifiable cause as well. Girls who have not started sexual development by the age of 14 or have not had menstrual cycles by the age of 16 merit evaluation by an endocrinologist.

Question 3

what can cause primary amenorrhea in 16 year old? genetic testing normal. some breast budding. has crohn's. starting treatment with estrogen patches.

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Primary amenorrhea : If not pregnant, primary amenorrhea at this age is most likely due to your crohn's disease. Other causes are related to primary hormonal dysfunction, especial lack of estrogen and Progesterone hormones.

Question 4

what could be the cause of the primary amenorrhea?

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Several : It could just be late puberty, but it could be a pituitary problem (like prolactin over secretion or pituitary hormone deficiencies), an ovarian problem (like turners syndrome) or a structural problem (like congenital absence if the uterus). Depending on age and family history, a thorough work up should be done.

Question 5

what exactly can be the causes of the primary amenorrhea?

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Primary amenorrhea: Primary amenorrhea is diagnosed when someone reaches age 14 with no secondary sexual development or 16 with no periods + some sexual development.  The evaluation is complex but should start with an fsh, lh test to see what the pituitary gland is doing. An exam is done to confirm normal genital/pelvic anatomy and sonogram is done to confirm the ovaries are present.

Question 6

i was wondering what are some possible causes and treatment of primary amenorrhea?

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thin, anatomic,horm: The above. A gynecologist and endocrinologist may test you for anatomic, genetic, or endocrine causes including poor ovarian devpt and function.

Question 7

what is primary amenorrhea?

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No period by age 16: Primary amenorrhea describes a situation in which a girl does not have her first period by age 16.   This may or may not be associated with lack of physical changes such as a growth spurt, hair growth in the pubic and underarm areas, and breast development.

Question 8

what are some possible cures of primary amenorrhea?

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No one always works: There are many unrelated causes for primary amenorrhea so the cause must be determined to find out if there is a cure.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: primary amenorrhea?

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No period: primary amenorrhea is diagnosed when a young woman does not have a period by the age of 16.

Question 10

how to know if i have secondary amenorrhea or primary amenorrhea?

Accepted Answer

Easy: If you have never had a menstrual period that is by definition primary amenorrhea. In that case usually a woman lacks normal ovaries. If a woman has already had normal menstrual periods for a while and then stops menstruating prematurely (before menopause) then we are dealing with secondary amenorrhea. This usually has a reversible cause that can be diagnosed with simple tests and easily treated.

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