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Amenorrhoea

Last quality assured: 02/09/2025
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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.

Who is this resource for?

All nurse roles

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M

Maria

Symeonaki

Professional Lead for Midwifery and Women's Health

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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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Last reviewed: 02/09/2025

Last quality assured: 02/09/2025
2-minute read