Endocrine profile of women with amenorrhea and oligomenorrhea
Seshadri, L.; John, S.; George, S.S.; Seshadri, M.S.
International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics 45(3): 247-252
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0020-7292 PMID: 7926244 DOI: 10.1016/0020-7292(94)90250-xDocument Number: 285906
Objectives: To find out the common causes of amenorrhea and oligomenorrhea in south Indian women and to draw up a protocol for evaluation of women with these problems. Methods: A retrospective study of 426 women with amenorrhea and oligomenorrhea was carried out. Results: Forty-one patients had primary amenorrhea, 132 had secondary amenorrhea and 289 women presented with oligomenorrhea. Hypergonadotropic amenorrhea and congenital absence of the uterus and vagina accounted for 60% of primary amenorrhea. Chronic anovulatory disorders and premature ovarian failure were found in 72% of women with secondary amenorrhea but weight loss related amenorrhea was uncommon. Conclusions: On the basis of the observations made, a protocol for evaluation and management of women with amenorrhea and oligomenorrhea was evolved.