GENERAL MEDICAL CASES: AMENORRHEA

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НА ТЕМУ «GENERAL MEDICAL CASES: AMENORRHEA»

Warm-up

·         How to describe pain?

·         What is amenorrhea?

·         What can be the reasons of amenorrhea?

Vocabulary

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Amenorrhea

History

A 23-year-old actress presents to her general practitioner (GP) complaining that she has not had a menstrual period for 5 months. She started having periods aged 13 years and previously they had been regular. On direct questioning she states that she has lost 8 kg in weight over the past year although she says her appetite is good. She has had no serious medical illnesses. Currently she is out of work. She split up from her boyfriend 1 year ago. She drinks 10 units of alcohol per week and is a non-smoker. She is taking no regular medication.

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Answer the questions

1.       Why does she present to her GP?

2.       How long has she had amenorrhea?

3.       When did her periods start?

4.       Had they been regular?

5.       What are her weight changes over the past year?

6.       Has her appetite changed?

7.       What is her past medical history?

8.       What about her private life?

9.       What are her bad habits?

10.   Does she take medications?

Follow-up

·         What examination and investigation should be provided?

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