Heavy Metals Linked to Women's Reproductive Dysfunction Heavy Metals Linked to Women's Reproductive Dysfunction
Blood levels of lead, cadmium, and mercury were variably associated with both infertility and long-term amenorrhea.First Look (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - November 16, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news
Amenorrhea Is Common After Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Amenorrhea Is Common After Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
More than half of women treated with chemotherapy for localized breast cancer reported persistent amenorrhea at year 4 after diagnosis, according to a French study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - October 6, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
When Can Menstrual Suppression Start in Patients with a Disability?
Discussion
Menstrual suppression using hormonal therapy is commonly used for a variety of reasons:
Patient preference
Contraception
Heavy or painful menses
Treatment of concomitant problems such as menstrual migraine, mood issues, nausea
Specific patient populations
Disabilities
Oncology
Transgender and gender nonbinary
Methods of suppression include:
Estrogen and progesterone
Combined oral contraceptives (COC) – very good menstrual suppression and generally used as first line treatment for many patients
Traditional dosing with active medication for 21-24 days and then 4-7 day placebo break.
Extended cycles &...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - February 14, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Rare case of primary amenorrhea secondary to childhood road traffic accident: a case report - Kesireddy S, Yanamandra N.
Primary amenorrhea is generally because of congenital defects in the uterine anatomy or because of gonadal dysgenesis. Here we are presenting a rare case of primary amenorrhea due to the uterine transection caused by a blunt trauma secondary to a road t... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - August 20, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
What Are the Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea?
Discussion
The first sign of puberty in females is breast budding (Tanner stage II) which normally occurs from 8-13 years. Menarche usually occurs within 2 years of breast budding occurring usually at Tanner stage III-IV breast development. Menarche occurs for most girls from 10-15 years. Most cycles range between 21-45 days.
Age > 13 years without acquisition of secondary sexual characteristics, > 15 years before menarche or 5 years after acquisition of secondary sexual characteristics or cycles longer than 45 days are indications for evaluation. After menarche is it not uncommon to have anovulatory cycles that are ...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - March 8, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Women & #039;s Perspectives on Contraceptive-Induced Amenorrhea in Burkina Faso and Uganda
CONCLUSIONSAddressing misconceptions about contraception and menstruation may result in more informed method decision making. (Source: The Guttmacher Institute)
Source: The Guttmacher Institute - January 30, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Guttmacher Source Type: news
How Do You Treat Amenorrhea?
Title: How Do You Treat Amenorrhea?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 1/25/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/25/2021 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Womens Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Womens Health General - January 25, 2021 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news
What Can Cause Amenorrhea Other Than Pregnancy?
Title: What Can Cause Amenorrhea Other Than Pregnancy?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 1/13/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/13/2021 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Womens Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Womens Health General - January 13, 2021 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news
Amenorrhea: A Systematic Approach to Diagnosis and Management Amenorrhea: A Systematic Approach to Diagnosis and Management
This comprehensive primer reviews the primary and secondary causes of amenorrhea, and offers practical guidance on evaluation, differential diagnosis, and management.American Family Physician (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 17, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Journal Article Source Type: news
Estrogen Replacement Improves Bone Mineral Density in Athletes With Oligo-Amenorrhea Estrogen Replacement Improves Bone Mineral Density in Athletes With Oligo-Amenorrhea
Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - November 12, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Early Menopause in 64% of Young Lung Cancer Patients Early Menopause in 64% of Young Lung Cancer Patients
Premenopausal women with lung cancer treated with chemotherapy are, like young women with breast cancer, at significant risk for amenorrhea, according to a first-of-its-kind study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 4, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What causes an absence of menstruation?
An absence of menstruation, also called amenorrhea, means either that a person has not started having periods by the age of 16 or that someone who has started menstruating has missed three periods in a row. In this article, learn about 13 causes of amenorrhea, possible additional symptoms, and when to see a doctor. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 3, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Women's Health / Gynecology Source Type: news
Study: Chemo for lung cancer may cause early menopause
Chemotherapy to treat lung cancer may cause acute amenorrhea and lead to early menopause in women, according to a new study. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 29, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Chemotherapy may lead to early menopause in young women with lung cancer
(The North American Menopause Society (NAMS)) A new study suggests chemotherapy may cause acute amenorrhea leading to early menopause in women with lung cancer. The study is the first to comment on amenorrhea rates in women younger than 50, concluding that women with lung cancer who desire future fertility should be educated about risks and options before starting treatment. Study results are published online today in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - August 29, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
There Might Be Blood: A Scoping Review on Women ’s Responses to Contraceptive-Induced Menstrual Bleeding Changes
ConclusionsSubstantial variability exists around how women respond to CIMBCs; these responses are shaped by individual and social influences. Despite variation in responses across contexts and sub-populations, CIMBCs can impact multiple aspects of women ’s lives. Women’s responses to CIMBCs should be recognized as a key issue in contraceptive research, counseling, and product development, but may be underappreciated, despite likely – and potentially substantial – impacts on contraceptive discontinuation and unmet need for modern contracepti on. (Source: The Guttmacher Institute)
Source: The Guttmacher Institute - July 10, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Guttmacher Source Type: news
