gynecology and obstetrics
Amenorrhea
Treatment of Amenorrhea
Treatment is directed at the underlying disorder; with such treatment, menses sometimes resume. Some abnormalities obstructing the genital outflow tract can be surgically repaired. If a Y chromosome is present, bilateral oophorectomy is recommended because risk of ovarian germ cell cancer is increased. Common problems associated with amenorrhea may also require treatment, including For infertility if pregnancy is desired, inducing ovulation deficiency (eg, Osteoporosis , cardiovascular disorders, vaginal atrophy) Treating symptoms and managing long-term effects ofestrogenexcess (eg, prolonged bleeding, persistent or marked breast tenderness, risk of endometrial hyperplasia and cancer) Minimizing Hirsutism and Hypertrichosis and long-term effects of androgen excess (eg, cardiovascular disorders, hypertension) 