Amenorrhea Flashcards
1
Q
A nulliparous woman presents with dyspareneia and skipping periods for last 2 years. This is.
A
ovarian failure - pain on intercourse likely from vaginal dryness
2
Q
What are the causes of hypothalmic/pituitary amenorrhea?
A
functional (weight loss, obesity, excessive exercise), drugs (marijuana and tranquilizers), neoplasia (pituitary adenomas), psychogenic (chronic anxiety and anorexia nervosa)
3
Q
What is the most common cause of amenorrhea?
A
pregnancy
4
Q
What is Asherman’s syndrome?
A
abnormal menses caused by intrauterine adhesions
5
Q
A woman presents with premature ovarian failure (hot flashes etc). What are her levels of FSH, LH and the ratio between the two?
A
FSH and LH elevated, FSH more because it’s not cleared
