Amenorrhea

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What is Amenorrhea?

Amenorrhea refers to the absence of a menstrual period. Primary amenorrhea occurs if an adolescent female has not yet begun menstruation by around age 16 or so. Secondary amenorrhea describes a condition in which a woman who has previously menstruated misses three or more periods in a row. In the United States, amenorrhea affects between 2-5% of women.


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