Amenorrhoea

Amenorrhoea is the absence or abnormal cessation of the menses. Primary and secondary amenorrhoea describe the occurrence of amenorrhoea before and after menarche. Amenorrhoea is not a diagnosis in itself but rather a sign of a disorder.

Primary amenorrhoea -absence of menses by 14 yrs of age in the absence of 2ary sexual characteristics OR absence of menses by 16 yrs of age regardless of the presence of normal growth and development including secondary sexual characteristicsOther definitions of Primary amenorrhoea include Failure to establish menstruation by 15 yrs of age in those with normal secondary sexual characteristics such as breast development OR Failure to establish menses by 13 yrs of age in those with no secondary sexual characteristics.

Secondary amenorrhoea -Secondary is described as cessation of menstruation in a woman who has experienced menstrual bleeding previously for 3 normal cycles or for 6 months in women with previous oligomenorrhoea. Other definitions include the cessation of menses for 3 months in women with previously normal menstruation ,or for 9 months in women with previous oligomenorrhoea the cessation of menstruation for atleast 6 months in women wit previously normal and regular menses , or for 12 months in women with previous oligomenorrhoeaOligomenorrhoea...