Amenorrhea (cont.)
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Lawrence M Nelson, MD, MBA
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Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Amenorrhea PreventionBy maintaining a normal weight, girls can prevent primary amenorrhea caused by excessive weight loss or weight gain. Next Page: Viewer Comments & ReviewsAmenorrhea - CausesThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the cause of your amenorrhea? |
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Amenorrhea, Primary »
Primary amenorrhea is the failure of menses to occur by age 16 years, in the presence of normal growth and secondary sexual characteristics.
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