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Absent menstruation means no menstrual flow, or period. Absent menstruation may be: Primary - no menstruation before age 16; Secondary - menstruation begins at the appropriate age, but later stops for more than 3 cycles or 6 months. Absent menstru...[read article]
Tests for Missed Period
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A pelvic examination is a routine procedure used to assess the well being of the female patients' lower genito-urinary tract. This is done as part of a usual h... More
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This type of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test measures the specific level of HCG in the urine. HCG is a hormone produced during pregnancy. See also: HCG... More
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A quantitative human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test measures the specific level of HCG in the blood. HCG is a hormone produced during pregnancy. See also: H... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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DHEA-sulfate blood test measures the amount of DHEA-sulfate in the blood. More
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FSH stands for follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH. This hormone is released by the anterior pituitary gland. In women, FSH stimulates production of eggs and a hormon... More
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The LH blood test measures the amount of luteinizing hormone (LH. LH is a hormone released by the pituitary gland. In women, an increase in LH levels at mid-cycle c... More
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Prolactin is a hormone released by the pituitary gland. The prolactin test measures the amount of prolactin in the blood. More
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TSH is a laboratory test that measures the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in your blood. TSH is produced by the pituitary gland and tells the thyroid g... More
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive way to take pictures of the body. Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic (CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses... More
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Pelvic ultrasound is a procedure where harmless, high-frequency sound waves are projected into the abdomen. These waves reflect off of the internal structures and c... More
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Ultrasound involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and systems within the body. More
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MRI of Pituitary Fossa
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Medical Procedures for Missed Period
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Hormone therapy (HT) is a medical treatment with a medication containing one or more female hormones, commonly estrogen plus progestin (synthetic progesterone), and... More
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Treatment of Underlying Disorders
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Prescribed Medications for Missed Period
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MEDROXYPROGESTERONE (me DROX ee proe JES te rone) is a hormone in a class called progestins. It is commonly used to prevent the uterine lining from overgrowth in wo... More
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NORETHINDRONE is an oral contraceptive. The product contains a female hormone known as a progestin. It is used to prevent pregnancy. More
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PROGESTERONE (proe JES ter one) is a female hormone. This medicine is used to prevent the overgrowth of the lining of the uterus in women who are taking estrogens f... More
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FLUTAMIDE (FLOO ta mide) blocks the effect of the male hormone called testosterone. It is used in combination with another medication to treat prostate cancer. More
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Over the Counter Medications for Missed Period
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PROGESTERONE (proe JES ter one) is a female hormone. This medicine is used to prevent the overgrowth of the lining of the uterus in women who are taking estrogens f... More
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Self Care for Missed Period
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Rule out Pregnancy
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Relaxation therapy is a broad term used to describe a number of techniques that promote stress reduction, the elimination of tension throughout the body, and a calm... More
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Weight Reduction
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A balanced diet means getting the right types and amounts of foods and drinks to supply nutrition and energy for maintaining body cells, tissues, and organs, and fo... More
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Maintain Healthy Weight
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Exercise in Moderation
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