Amenorrhea (cont.)
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Lawrence M Nelson, MD, MBA
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Suzanne R Trupin, MD
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Mary L Windle, PharmD
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Lee P Shulman, MD
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PreventionBy maintaining a normal weight, girls can prevent primary amenorrhea caused by excessive weight loss or weight gain. 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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