Amenorrhoea
Understand more about the causes and investigations available for amenorrhoea – the absence of menstruation (periods). This resource looks at primary amenorrhoea and secondary amenorrhoea, along with the treatment options which are available.
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Who is this resource for?
This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.What will this resource give me?
- overview of amenorrhoea and when it can occur
- causes of amenorrhoea in girls and women
- difference between primary and secondary amenorrhoea
- treatment options and referrals to secondary care.
Resource last reviewed
15 Jul 2024
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