Primary Amenorrhea (Noun)
Meaning
Delay of menarche beyond age 18.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- A rare genetic disorder was diagnosed as the cause of her primary amenorrhea, which led to a delay of menarche beyond age 18.
- Clinical evaluation for her primary amenorrhea revealed an anatomical obstruction in her reproductive system.
- The patient was referred to an endocrinologist to investigate her primary amenorrhea and the underlying cause.
- Hormonal testing was ordered to determine the cause of the young woman's primary amenorrhea and prolonged delay of menarche.
- Due to her primary amenorrhea, the 19-year-old consulted with her gynecologist about her fertility and treatment options.