Primary Amenorrhea and its evaluation

  • Dr D Sharad Gedam Professor L N Medical College, Bhopal, MP, India
Keywords: Primary Amenorrhea, menarche, Mullerian agenesis

Abstract

Primary and secondary Amenorrhea is most common complaint in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Evaluation of these patients for cause and treatment is essential.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.17511/joog.2015.i01.01
Published: 2015-06-30
How to Cite
Gedam, D. S. (2015). Primary Amenorrhea and its evaluation. Obs Gyne Review: Journal of Obstetric and Gynecology, 1(1), 1-2. https://doi.org/10.17511/joog.2015.i01.01
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