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Chromosomal abnormalities in primary and secondary amenorrhea

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal
Background: Menstruation is an important physiological function of the female reproductive system. The absence of menstruation is called amenorrhea. Many genetic and nongenetic causes are responsible for primary or secondary amenorrhea. This study aimed
Tasnim Binte Ahmed, Jasmine Akhter Jahan, Bishnu Pada Dey, Saequa Habib   +3 more
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Contemporary issues in primary amenorrhea: An experience from a Tertiary Care Center

Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2012
Introduction: Amenorrhea is classified as primary if menstrual bleeding has never occurred in the absence of hormonal treatment. The clinical significance of a lack of regular menstrual cycles extends beyond reproductive concerns.
Ashok Krishna Bhuyan, Dipti Sarma, Uma Kaimal Saikia   +2 more
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Absent endometrium due to balanced translocation [t(4;20)] presenting as primary amenorrhea

Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences, 2014
Primary amenorrhea is defined as the absence of menarche by 16-18 years of age in the presence of well-developed secondary sexual characters. An incidence of 1-3% has been reported in women of reproductive age group.
Aruna Nigam, Ayesha Ahmad, Swaraj Batra
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True hermaphrodite presenting as primary amenorrhea

Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2012
True hermaphrodite is one of the rare variety of disorders of sex development. Most of them are genotypically females (46 XX) and present as under virilized males. Features of hyperandrogenism are present in those reared as females.
Lal Bahadur Palo, Mary Daniel, Alaganandam Padma, Jaya Prakash Sahoo   +3 more
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A rare case of primary amenorrhea

Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University, 2016
Crytomenorrhea arises usually due to the imperforate hymen, sometimes due to vaginal septum, rarely due to cervical agenesis. Here, we present a case of primary amenorrhea resulting from cervical agenesis in a 38-year-old woman.
Himadri Bal, Swati Sharma, Iqbal Ali, Archana Ashtekar   +3 more
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Steroidogenic factor-1 (SF-1) gene mutation as a frequent cause of primary amenorrhea in 46,XY female adolescents with low testosterone concentration [PDF]

Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 2010
Background Primary amenorrhea due to 46,XY disorders of sex differentiation (DSD) is a frequent reason for consultation in endocrine and gynecology clinics.
Servant Nadège, Raingeard Isabelle, Lespinasse James, Frances Anne-Marie, Polak Michel, Thibaud Elisabeth, Zenaty Delphine, Leprieur Elodie, Philibert Pascal, Audran Françoise, Paris Françoise, Sultan Charles   +11 more
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Mullerian agenesis with primary amenorrhea: A case report of a normal phenotypic female

Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 2017
Meyer–Rokitansky–Kuster–Hauser syndrome is a rare congenital abnormality occurring sporadically in females. It is the most common cause of primary amenorrhea. Affected persons usually appear normal on physical examination. This is a case of a 25-year-old
Akinyosoye D Ajiboye, Lukman O Omokanye, Abdulwaheed O Olatinwo, Sikiru A Biliaminu   +3 more
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Aetiological analysis of primary amenorrhea: a retrospective study [PDF]

, 2021
Background: Primary amenorrhea is defined as the failure to reach menarche. Primary amenorrhea is the lack of menses by age 15 with secondary sex characteristics, or at 13 with absence of secondary sex characteristics.
Jain, Uma, Gupta, Preeti
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Study and clinical evaluation of 25 cases of primary amenorrhea [PDF]

, 2020
Background: Primary amenorrhea is absence of menstruation and secondary sexual characters by age of 14 years primary amenorrhea is < 1%. Development of female genital organs takes place from mullerian DUCT (paramesonephric duct). The objective of this
Bhadaraka, Govind B., Bhatu, Jaydeep J.
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Dysgerminoma in a 15 years old phenotypically female Swyer syndrome with 46, XY pure gonadal dysgenesis: A case report

Clinical Case Reports, 2022
Swyer syndrome is a 46, XY karyotype, with pure gonadal dysgenesis and primary amenorrhea. These females have primordial Mullerian structures and seek medical attention as they experience primary amenorrhea.
Tahereh Ashraf Ganjooei, Zanbagh Pirastehfar, Asieh Mosallanejad, Masoomeh Raoufi, Noushin Afshar Moghaddam, Mozhgan Hashemieh   +5 more
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