Amenorrhea Center - Kendall, FL
Kendall Obstetrician-Gynecologist Doctors for AmenorrheaType of Physician: Obstetrician-Gynecologist What is a Obstetrician-Gynecologist? A certification by the Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology; practitioners provide medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders, to the extent that it distinguishes them from other physicians. This training enables them to serve as consultants to other physicians and as primary physicians for women. Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology Common Name: Ob/Gyn or Ob-Gyn Obstetrician-Gynecologist Doctors in Kendall * George Battle MD LLC  Ronald Sancetta MD  Cynthia Bradley-Osborne MD  Laida N Casanova MD LLC  I Anthony Cardella MD FACOG  Robert A Ross MD  Alvarez and Vinueza, MDs  Nelson P Chambless MD  Beatrice R Hecker MD  Patrick H Heron MD FACOG PA  Orlando J Leon MD PA  Alvarez and Vinueza, MDs  Alvarez and Vinueza, MDs  University of Miami OB/GYN  University of Miami OB/GYN  Nahid Susan Mansoori MD  University of Miami OB/GYN  University of Miami OB/GYN  University of Miami OB/GYN  University of Miami OB/GYN  University of Miami OB/GYN  UM JMH Ob/Gyn High Risk Pregnancy  UM JMH Ob/Gyn High Risk Pregnancy  Miami Obstetrics & Gynecology  Mario E Domenzain MD PA  Randy A Fink MD LLC  UM JMH Ob/Gyn High Risk Pregnancy  OB/GYN Office  UM JMH Ob/Gyn High Risk Pregnancy  OB/GYN Office  OB/GYN Office  University of Miami OB/GYN  OB/GYN Office  Pierre-Richard Limousin MD PA  Maria I Lopez MD  OB/GYN Office  Manuel Morad Jr. MD  University of Miami OB/GYN  Carlos G Pena MD  OB/GYN Office  Lilliam Sanabria MD FACOG LLC  University of Miami OB/GYN  OB/GYN Office  University of Miami OB/GYN  University of Miami OB/GYN  UM JMH Ob/Gyn High Risk Pregnancy  Morales & Esserman MDs LLC  Morales & Esserman MDs LLC  Morales & Esserman MDs LLC  Morales & Esserman MDs LLC  Salkind & Gluck MDs LLC  Henry I Glick MD  Geoffrey N James MD & Jason S James MD LLC  Geoffrey N James MD & Jason S James MD LLC  Geoffrey N James MD & Jason S James MD LLC  Pablo E Delgado MD PA  Alba T Martinez MD  Julio Somoano MD  Juan Cardenal MD  Pelaez,Apollon, & Karsenti, MDs LLC  Janet Gersten MD  Pelaez,Apollon, & Karsenti, MDs LLC  Pelaez,Apollon, & Karsenti, MDs LLC  Ileana Berrios MD  Kathleen E Goodman MD LLC  South Miami OB/GYN Associates LLC  South Miami OB/GYN Associates LLC  South Miami OB/GYN Associates LLC  South Miami OB/GYN Associates LLC  South Miami OB/GYN Associates LLC  South Miami OB/GYN Associates LLC  Richard A Petersen MD  South Miami OB/GYN Associates LLC  Samimy Jimenez Siman & Perez MDs  Edward F Phillips & Joyce R Miller MDs  Samimy Jimenez Siman & Perez MDs  Rafael J Perez MD LLC  Edward F Phillips & Joyce R Miller MDs  Edward F Phillips & Joyce R Miller MDs  Samimy Jimenez Siman & Perez MDs  Samimy Jimenez Siman & Perez MDs  Weiner & Weissberg MDs  Weiner & Weissberg MDs  Obstetrics & Gynecology  Obstetrics & Gynecology  Obstetrics & Gynecology  Luis G Martinez MD  Obstetrics & Gynecology  Obstetrics & Gynecology  Letty M Villa MD LLC  A Choice for Women  C R Medical Group  Fox Dunkin & Runyon DOs  Fox Dunkin & Runyon DOs  Julio E Arronte MD PA  Emilio Gomez-Madrazo MD  Rolando E La Cayo MD  Kendall Ob/Gyn Care Inc  Jorge F Pimienta MD  Alberto Sirven MD PA Kendall, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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AmenorrheaWhat is amenorrhea?Amenorrhea is the medical term for the absence of menstrual periods, either on a permanent or temporary basis. Amenorrhea can be classified as primary or secondary. In primary amenorrhea, menstrual periods have never begun (by age 16), whereas secondary amenorrhea is defined as the absence of menstrual periods for three consecutive cycles or a time period of more than six months in a woman who was previously menstruating. The menstrual cycle can be influenced by many internal factors such as transient changes in hormonal levels, stress, and illness, as well as external or environmental factors. Missing one menstrual period is rarely a sign of a serious problem or an underlying medical condition, but amenorrhea of longer duration may signal the presence of a disease or chronic condition.
What causes amenorrhea?The normal menstrual cycle occurs because of changing levels of hormones made and secreted by the ovaries. The ovaries respond to hormonal signals from the pituitary gland located at the base of the brain, which is, in turn, controlled by hormones produced in the hypothalamus of the brain. Disorders that affect any component of this regulatory cycle can lead to amenorrhea. However, a common cause of amenorrhea in young females sometimes overlooked or misunderstood by the individual and others, is an undiagnosed pregnancy. Amenorrhea in pregnancy is a normal physiological function. Occasionally, the same underlying problem can cause or contribute to either primary or secondary amenorrhea. For example, hypothalamic problems, anorexia or extreme exercise can play a major role in causing amenorrhea depending on the age of the person and if she has experienced menarche. Primary amenorrheaPrimary amenorrhea is typically the result of a genetic or anatomic condition in young females that never develop menstrual periods (by age 16) and... Recommended Reading Related to AmenorrheaHormonal Methods of Birth Control » Introduction to birth controlIf a woman is sexually active and she is fertile, meaning that she is physically able to become pregnant, she needs to ask herself, "Do I want to become pregnant now?" If her answer is "No," she must use some method of birth control (contraception). Terminology for "birth control" includes contraception, pregnancy prevention, fertility control, and family planning. But no matter what the terminology, sexually active people can choose from a variety of methods to reduce the possibility of their becoming pregnant. Nevertheless, no method of birth control available today offers perfect protection against sexually transmitted infections (sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs), except abstinence. In simple terms, all methods of birth control are based on either preventing a man's sperm from reaching and entering a woman's egg (fertilization) or preventing the fertilized egg from implanting in the woman's uterus (her ... Other Related Amenorrhea ArticlesEmergency Contact for Kendall
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