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| | Oligomenorrhea aHealthyAdvantage |
 | | Diagnosis of oligomenorrhea begins with the patient informing the doctor about infrequent periods. | | | Women's coaches are becoming more aware of the problem and are encouraging female athletes to seek medical advice. | | | Since homeopathy and acupuncture work on deep, energetic levels to rebalance the body, these two modalities may be helpful in treating oligomenorrhea. |
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http://www.ahealthyadvantage.com/topic/oligo
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| | Caring Medical - Symptoms - Oligomenorrhea |
| | By addressing the underlying physiological and nutritional imbalance of the condition, as natural medicine therapies do, oligomenorrhea can be alleviated permanently. | | | Discover why we believe that natural medicine treatments are the best way to treat oligomenorrhea. | | | Women who do not have regular periods also have a higher risk of developing uterine cancer. |
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http://www.caringmedical.com/conditions/Oligomenorrhea.htm
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| | Amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, and polymenorrhea in CFS and fibromyalgia J Integrative Medicine 1998 3 101 124 |
| | Amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, and polymenorrhea in CFS and fibromyalgia J Integrative Medicine 1998 3 101 124 | | | A journal committed to the philosophy of medicine that requires physicians to offer their patients all that is safe and effective without any subservience to one or more schools of medical thought. | | | The simple theoretical model of leaky cell membrane dysfunction has been clinically validated at the Institute by obtaining effective relief of symptom-complexes with therapeutic use of magnesium, potassium, taurine, and glutathione. |
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| | For example, a longer delay may be permissible when oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea is induced surgically than when induced by other methods because the endometrium is mostly or completely destroyed. | | | Thus, there exists a need for a safe, prophylactic method of affording patients continuing relief of pain for months and years without decrease in bone mineral density or adversely affecting fertility. | | | The methods and articles of manufacture for prophylaxis provide patients with continual pain relief over months or years without adversely affecting the bone mineral density. |
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http://www.wipo.int/cgi-pct/guest/getbykey5?KEY=00/07599.000217&ELEMENT_SET=DECL
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| | Female Fertility: Oligomenorrhea and Infertility |
| | Because you are only experiencing a period a few times a year, your body is also ovulating less. | | | If you want to become pregnant, it is important to seek treatment for oligomenorrhea. | | | In PCOS, your body creates too many androgens, which causes tiny cysts to form inside your ovaries. |
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| | Vaginal Dopamine Agonists: Biochemical and Clinical Responses - A New Trial |
| | Bromocriptine, a dopamine agonist was the drug of choice for treatment of hyperprolactinemia and pituitary microadenomas(1). | | | All women were neither pregnant nor lactating during the study, not receiving any drug currently and had no any other complaint. | | | All patients who discontinued the oral therapy because of its side effects did not report any complaint, while on vaginal route the biochemical and clinical response promotes the use of vaginal route as an alternative to the oral one for dopamine agonists therapy. |
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| | oligomenorrhoea |
| | The assessment of ovarian morphology by transvaginal ultrasound and Doppler flow analysis of both intraovarian and uterine arteries in patients with PCOS may provide an insight into the pathological state and the degree of progression of the disease. | | | This implies that biological active testosterone should be measured in oligomenorrheic women with acne and, if elevated, consideration should be given to antiandrogen therapy. | | | PCOS was defined by the presence of 1) oligomenorrhea, 2) clinical and/or biochemical hyperandrogenism, and 3) exclusion of hyperprolactinemia, thyroid disorders, and nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency. |
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| | Seasons India :: Menstruation Problems - Oligomenorrhea |
| | Symptoms that can help your physician determine the cause of oligomenorrhea are marked weight changes, milky white discharge from your breasts, acne, hair on your face or chest, or hot flashes. | | | Statistically, the main suspect if you have too few periods is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). |
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http://www.seasonsindia.com/healthfitness/infrequent_sea.htm
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| | Have Tubal but missed period!!! --The Doctors Lounge(TM) |
| | Female athletes who use anabolic steroid drugs to enhance their performance are also at risk of developing oligomenorrhea, as well as many other health problems. | | | Oligomenorrhea can also be caused by emotional and physical stress, chronic illnesses, tumors that secrete estrogen, poor nutrition, and eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa. | | | Serious female athletes often develop oligomenorrhea because of their strict diets and intense physical activity. |
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| | Mioti: Diseases + Conditions Directory |
| | Over 250 of the UK's and Europe's leading doctors and health professionals write, edit and update the contents of NetDoctor.co.uk. | | | Search results from the National Library of Medicine: PubMed. | | | Information from PennState's Health A to Z. PubMed: Oligomenorrhea |
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| | UpToDate Patient information: Menstrual cycle disorders |
| | A thorough medical history, physical examination, and medical tests can point to the underlying cause of amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea, and help guide treatment. | | | — Many of the conditions that cause primary or secondary amenorrhea can also cause oligomenorrhea. | | | Although some women may not find infrequent or absent menstrual periods troubling, these changes always warrant medical attention because they can signal underlying medical conditions and can have long-term health consequences. |
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| | Publication Details - Natalie L. Rasgon - Stanford University School of Medicine |
| | These results tentatively support the role of valproate in hyperandrogenemia; however, rates of oligomenorrhea and clinical hyperandrogenism did not differ between medication groups. | | | Rates of oligomenorrhea and clinical hyperandrogenism did not differ by medication use. | | | RESULTS: Ten subjects were currently receiving valproate as a mood stabilizing agent; of the remaining subjects, six received lithium and five received atypical antipsychotics. |
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| | Acupuncture.Com - Oligomenorrhea - Traditional Chinese Medicine |
| | Keep informed on current news in the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine. | | | Since the asthenic type of oligomenorrhea is more frequently seen than the sthenic type, the therapy of nourishing essence and blood should be emphasized. | | | The latter is characterized by a sudden occurrence of oligomenorrhea accompanied by symptoms of early pregnancy such as dizziness, nausea, etc., and a positive pregnancy test. |
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http://www.acupuncture.com/conditions/oligomenorrhea.htm
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| | Abnormal Uterine Bleeding--Definitions |
| | I don't use this term in my clinical practice. | | | Menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, menometrorrhagia, polymenorrhea, amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, dysfunctional uterine bleeding | | | While DUB, oligomenorrhea, polymenorrhea, and amenorrhea describe abnormal alterations in the rhythm of the menstrual cycle, words like menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, and menometrorrhagia describe the "icky" factor--how much bleeding is too much and just a plain mess. |
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| | Best Practice of Medicine -Amenorrhea - Print Report |
| | Evaluate patients who present with oligomenorrhea as you would patients with amenorrhea. | | | Recognition of an eating disorder in a patient with oligomenorrhea may allow intervention before serious medical conditions develop. | | | Consider hypothalamic amenorrhea in patients with eating disorders and/or excessive exercise, and in patients with hirsutism and acne, consider polycystic ovary syndrome. |
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| | The Missing Menses: Oligomenorrhea & Amenorrhea |
| | It is typically associated with anovulatory cycles, which may be caused by a variety of clinical conditions. | | | The participant should understand which treatment options are appropriate for which patient. | | | The evaluation of the patient with oligomenorrhea begins with a complete history and physical examination. |
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| | Saara Taponen. Metabolic and clinical characteristics of women with self-reported symptoms of polycystic ovary ... |
| | This study shows that questioning in regard to symptoms of oligomenorrhea and hirsutism is useful in detecting women at risk of polycystic ovary syndrome and associated health risks. | | | Oligomenorrhea (menstrual disturbances) and hirsutism (excessive growth of body hair) are typical symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome, a common endocrine disorder with long-term health risks among fertile-age women. | | | Systematic follow-up of women with symptoms of oligomenorrhea and hirsutism is justified for prevention and early detection of long-term health risks. |
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| | With a Cycle Like This, Am I Even Ovulating? |
| | The most common causes are related to false signals sent from parts of the brain to the ovary (hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction). | | | In fact, most women with oligomenorrhea have problems with ovulation, and it's very likely they do not ovulate at all. | | | Oligomenorrhea and anovulation go hand in hand and have many different causes. |
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| | Vaginal Bleeding — Complete medical information regarding irregularities of menstruation on MedicineNet.com |
| | For example, if a woman has chronic medical illnesses or is under significant medical or emotional stress, she can begin to have a loss of her menstrual periods (oligomenorrhea). | | | Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder associated with excessive thinness that causes many serious medical consequences as well as oligomenorrhea. | | | Malfunction of a particular part of the brain, called the hypothalamus, can cause oligomenorrhea. |
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| | eMedicine - Amenorrhea : Article by Lawrence M Nelson, MD, MBA |
| | Gonadotropin therapy or pulsatile GnRH therapy is indicated in women who desire fertility yet remain anovulatory because of an unresolved hypothalamic/pituitary disorder. | | | No consensus has been reached regarding the point at which oligomenorrhea becomes amenorrhea. | | | Oligomenorrhea is defined as menses occurring at intervals longer than 35 days. |
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| | Menstrual Cycle |
| | All women need to be aware that exercise is not the only factor that can result in oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea. | | | Athletes are prime candidates for oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea as they are likely to experience: | | | The other factors are a high stress level, body weight and body composition (% body fat level below 20%). |
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| | Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) (Nov. 2004) |
| | From the Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients | | | Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), also known as Stein-Leventhal syndrome, is a common gynecological disorder characterized by hypergonadotrophism, hirsutism, obesity, oligomenorrhea and commonly associated with infertility. | | | The traditional Chinese/Kanpo formula known as Shakuyaku-Kanzo-To or TJ-68, which is a decoction of Glycyrrhiza glabra and Paeonia lactiflora, has been the subject of a number of clinical trials, all of which demonstrate activity in the hormonal regulation of androgens. |
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| | Long-Term consequences of Polycystic Ovary |
| | Further, biochemical, clinical and endocrinologic studies have shown an array of underlying abnormalities; hence, the condition is now referred to as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), although it may occur in women without ovarian cysts. | | | PCOS is commonly diagnosed in young women with anovulatory infertility, oligomenorrhea or hyperandrogenic problems such as hirsutism and acne. | | | Although, associated with obesity, the syndrome is also frequently seen in women of normal body habitus. |
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| | Polycystic ovarian disease » Medical Diagnosis |
| | Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) is characterized by a state of chronic oligo-ovulation and/or anovulation culminating in oligomenorrhea and/or amenorrhea | | | Disruption of hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis (high normal luteinizing hormone and low normal follicle stimulating hormone leading to ovarian hyperandrogenism and follicular atresia and anovulation) or secondary to increased levels of insulin or increased sensitivity to normal levels of insulin | | | Genetics: Probably transmitted genetically, especially if associated with 21-hydroxylase deficiency or other enzyme deficiencies |
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| | FSH level and menopause |
| | Before considering menopause, here is the criteria: three months of amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, or dysfunctional uterine bleeding in association with FSH levels in the menopausal range. | | | Minimal laboratory testing should include measurements of serum prolactin and thyrotropin to rule out hyperprolactinemia, thyroid disease, and ovarian failure (high serum FSH in primary ovarian disease). |
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| | Anovulation - Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention |
| | Most often, women who do not ovulate also do not menstruate, a disorder known as amenorrhea, or do not menstruate regularly, a condition called oligomenorrhea. | | | Because of this tendency, scant, erratic, short and/or painless menstrual cycles can sometimes alert a woman or her doctor to an anovulation problem. |
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| | The Body: Menstrual Symptoms in HIV Positive Women |
| | Many women with HIV infection complain of an abnormal or changing menstrual cycle, and clinicians experienced in the care of women with HIV infection often feel that a higher than expected percentage of women in their care complain of menstrual problems. | | | Evaluation of HIV-related effects on the menstrual cycle is complicated by the fact that substance abuse, chronic disease, and significant weight loss can result in dysregulation of the hypothalamus (a part of the brain that regulates sex hormone secretion) and affect menstruation. | | | However, where the data were compared with a control group, the disparity between substance abuse in the two groups was significant or not addressed at all. |
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| | THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 18, Ch. 236, Menopause |
| | Menopause: Physiologic cessation of menses due to decreasing ovarian function. | | | Usually, frequency in bleeding decreases (oligomenorrhea), followed by complete amenorrhea; however, for many women, bleeding is more frequent, heavier, or prolonged before the onset of oligomenorrhea. |
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| | B-FIT HOME |
| | Athletes may also experience hidden abnormalities such as shortened luteal phase and anovulatory cycles. | | | Many competitive women athletes experience menstrual irregularities, including amenorrhea (absence of a menstrual period) and oligomenorrhea (infrequent menstruation). | | | These irregularities reflect low serum estrogen levels and, since estrogen is a key hormone in bone deposition and maintenance, these women are at increased risk for low bone mass and stress fractures. |
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| | Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB) |
| | Even though DUB is the commonest cause of heavy bleeding in this age group, other causes of bleeding must be ruled out before initiating appropriate therapy. | | | Uterine leiomyomas may be present in more than 59% of women over 35 years of age. | | | Hypothyroidism can cause menorrhagia and Hyperthyroidism causes oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea. |
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| | On Target - Weekly Journal, Issue November 25, 2001 |
| | Although oligomenorrhea (infrequent or very irregular menstrual periods), a common disorder in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, has been associated with insulin resistance and glucose intolerance, it is not known whether oligomenorrhea is a marker for increased future risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). | | | The objective of the study was to assess risk of type 2 DM in women with a history of long or highly irregular menstrual cycles. | | | 2001;286:2421-2426), women with oligomenorrhea face double the risk of developing DM. |
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| | PREGNANCY IN ADOLESCENTS WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES |
| | resulting in delay of menarche, irregular menses, and secondary hypogonadotropic amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea or polymenorrhea. | | | As the A1C value increased above 10%, the prevalence of menstrual disturbances also increased; when the glycemic control improved, menstrual regulation ensued. | | | Diabetic adolescents with irregular menses, primary amenorrhea, secondary amenorrhea, or oligomenorrhea had a significantly higher glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C) level (11.4% vs 9.7%), than diabetic adolescents with regular menses. |
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| | Long or Highly Irregular Menstrual Cycles May Foreshadow Type 2 Diabetes (NDEI.ORG) |
| | On the basis of cross sectional studies, oligomenorrhea has been shown to presage the development of type 2 diabetes in certain groups of women. | | | Women with polycystic ovary syndrome, characterized by oligomenorrhea and androgen excess, have a high prevalence of impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes. | | | This increased prevalence cannot be attributed solely to excess bodyweight. |
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| | eMedicine - Menstruation Disorders : Article by Latha Chandran, MD, MPH |
| | Synonyms and related keywords: menstruation disorders, irregularities of menstruation, menstrual disorders, amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, secondary dysmenorrhea, painful menstruation, menorrhagia, anovulatory cycles, irregular menstrual patterns, thelarche, menarche, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, DUB, menstruation disorders | | | Amenorrhea may be primary (ie, never menstruated) or secondary (ie, menarche, but no periods for 3 consecutive months). | | | Amenorrhea and oligomenorrhea (lack of bleeding or too little bleeding) |
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