Primary Amenorrhoea

What is Primary Amenorrhoea❓

 Absence of periods 

 Causes:

 Conditions that cause an imbalance in hormones (chemical substances)

 Pregnancy 🤰

 Stress

What are the symptoms of Primary Amenorrhoea❓

 No periods by 15 and normal growth of sexual organs such as breast ❌

OR

 No periods by 13 with no growth of sexual organs such as breast ❌

How do you diagnose Primary Amenorrhoea❓

 History of classical symptoms 

 Physical examination 🏨

 Hormonal blood tests such as FSH (follicle-stimulation hormone), LH (lutenising hormone), Prolactin, Testesterone and TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) – Hormones that contribute towards periods 💉

 Imaging of the pelvis - Ultrasound 🏨

How do you treat Primary Amenorrhoea❓

 Wait and give it time ⌛

 Hormone replacement therapy

 Referral to a specialist 🏨

Why should I worry about Primary Amenorrhoea❓

 Can affects chancesof pregnancy and mental wellbeing 🙂