Disease or Syndrome
secondary amenorrhea
sec·ond·ar·y a·men·or·rhe·a
Definitions related to secondary physiologic amenorrhea:
  • (secondary amenorrhea) Amenorrhea in the setting of the following factors: occurring after the onset of menarche; persisting for six months or more; occurring in the absence of pregnancy, breastfeeding, or menopause.
    NICHD Pediatric Terminology
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (secondary amenorrhea) The cessation of menstruation for six months or more in a female that is not pregnant, breastfeeding or menopausal.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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