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First Signs Of Menstruation
Absent menstruation means no menstrual flow, or period. Absent menstruation may be:
- Primary -- no menstruation by age 16
- Secondary -- menstruation begins at the appropriate age, but later stops for more than 3 cycles or 6 months
Absent menstruation is called amenorrhea.
Alternative Names
Missed periods; Lack of menses; Periods - missed; Amenorrhea
Considerations
Many perfectly healthy females begin to menstruate later than most (the average age is about 13).
Pregnancy is often the first...
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Dysmenorrhea in the adolescent
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Amenorrhea: primary
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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