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Early Menstruation In Children
Primary amenorrhea; No periods - primary; Absent periods - primary; Absent menses - primary; Absence of periods - primary
Treatment
Treatment depends on the cause of the missing period. Primary amenorrhea caused by birth defects may require medications (hormones), surgery, or both.
If the amenorrhea is caused by a tumor in the brain (
- Medications may shrink certain types of tumors.
- Surgery to remove the tumor may also be necessary.
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Radiation therapy is usually only...
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