This page has moved. Click here to view. Amenorrhea and AIDS Amenorrhea may be associated with infertility, endometrial hyperplasia, or osteopenia. It may be the presenting sign of an underlying metabolic, endocrine, congenital, or gynecologic disorder.
Pregnancy is the most common cause of amenorrhea.
Clinical Evaluation of Amenorrhea Menstrual history should include the age of menarche, last menstrual period, and previous menstrual pattern. Diet, medications, and psychologic stress should be assessed. Galactorrhea , previous radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or recent weight gain or loss may provide important clues. Prolonged, intense exercise , often associated with dieting, can lead to amenorrhea, and Symptoms of decreased estrogen include hot flushes and night sweats.