Amenorrhea Diagnosis
How will your doctor diagnose you with this condition? Learn about the tests, exams, processes, and other information relating to the diagnosis of Amenorrhea below.
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How to Diagnose Amenorrhea
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam.
Tests may include the following:
- Pregnancy test
- Blood work to determine hormone levels
- Chromosome test to determine if any abnormalities exist
- Urine test
- Progestin challenge test (taking progestogen for 7-10 days to trigger bleeding in order to determine if lack of estrogens is responsible for amenorrhea)
- CT scan of the head -a type of x-ray that uses a computer to make pictures of structures of the head, brain, and skull
- MRI (magnetic resonance imaging ) scan of the head -a test that uses magnetic waves to make pictures of brain tissue
- Ultrasound -use of high-frequency sound waves to view and examine the organs of the abdominal cavity
- Laparoscopy -insertion of a thin tube affixed with a light and camera, along with other instruments, through a tiny incision in the abdominal wall
All or even most of these tests are rarely indicated.
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