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Your healthcare provider will diagnose the cause of your heavy bleeding using the following steps:
You will be asked about:
You may have one or more of the following tests:
It may be difficult for your healthcare provider to diagnose the cause of your amenorrhea. Evaluation usually includes the following:
You will be asked about:
The most common cause of secondary amenorrhea is pregnancy. If your menstrual period is at least two to three weeks overdue, and you are sexually active, the first consideration is pregnancy.
Your healthcare provider may recommend testing your blood for hormone levels:
Other testing may include:
References
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists website. Available at: http://www.acog.org/ .
Last reviewed February 2007 by Jeff Andrews, MD, FRCSC, FACOG
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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