autoimmune causes of secondary amenorrhea
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- This section shows a full list of all the diseases and conditions listed as a possible cause of Secondary amenorrhea in our database from various sources. 1  Adrenal tumor. 2  Anorexia nervosa. 3  Anovulatory cycles.  Ashermann's 1  syndrome. Autoimmune destruction of ovaries.  Chiari-Frommel 1  syndrome. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia.  Cushing syndrome.
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Amenorrhea For other forms of secondary amenorrhea, the treatment depends on the cause. 1  Stress. 2  Obesity. 3  Excessive athletic training.  Hormone 1  imbalance. Polycystic ovary syndrome.  Tumors in the ovaries, uterus or pituitary gland.
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Overview PCOS causes relatively high and sustained levels of hormones, rather than the fluctuating levels seen in the normal menstrual cycle. Thyroid malfunction. An overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) can cause menstrual irregularities, including amenorrhea.
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Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia in Cats The cat's immune system then recognizes the altered red blood cells as 'foreign' invaders that must be destroyed. Secondary AIHA may be triggered by cancer, infections such as Feline Leukemia, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), blood parasites such as Mycoplasma haemofelis, drug reactions, chemicals, toxins, or bee stings.
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Types of Autoimmune Diseases, Causes & Blood Tests Possible causes of autoimmune diseases include 1  : Genetic factors. 2  Infection. 3  Drugs. Sequestrated antigens.  Organ rejection after transplants are not an autoimmune disease but may have an effect similar to sequestrated antigens and trigger a reaction against other tissues.
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Approach Considerations Testing in secondary amenorrhea. Pregnancy is the most common cause of secondary amenorrhea. A pregnancy test (measurement of serum or urinary human chorionic gonadotropin) is recommended as a first step in evaluation of a secondary amenorrhea.
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Menstruation Amenorrhea is conventionally divided into primary and secondary amenorrhea. 1  Primary amenorrhea -- menstruation never takes place. It fails to occur at puberty. 2  Secondary amenorrhea -- menstruation starts but then stops.
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Xeroderma Xeroderma can be caused by a deficiency of vitamin A, vitamin D, systemic illness, severe sunburn, or some medication. Xeroderma can be caused by choline inhibitors. Detergents such as washing powder and dishwashing liquid can cause xeroderma.
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- The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Secondary amenorrhea. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. Pregnancy. Anovulatory cycles. Polycystic ovary syndrome. Adrenal tumor. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Exposure to anabolic steroids.
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- The cause of Sjögren's syndrome is unknown, although viral infection, sex hormones, and a genetic predisposition have been implicated as triggers for the autoimmune process. It is estimated that this disease affects 1 million to 4 million individuals in the US (Mayo Clinic Staff).
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- Page Content. Amenorrhea can happen for many reasons. It most often occurs as a natural part of life, such as during pregnancy or breastfeeding, but it can also signal a more serious condition.
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Reproductive system concerns (Chapter 6): Clinical Scenario Figure 21–3,6 is an algorithm for the evaluation of secondary amenorrhea. The most common cause of secondary amenorrhea is pregnancy. After pregnancy is ruled out, the initial work-up should be based on patient history and physical examination findings. Prolactin levels should be checked in most patients. The risk of amenorrhea is lower with subclinical hypothyroidism than with overt disease.
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Autoimmune Liver Diseases Factors that may increase your risk of autoimmune hepatitis include: 1  Being female. 2  A history of certain infections. 3  Heredity. 4  Having an autoimmune disease.
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- Autoimmune progesterone dermatitis is a rare disease caused by an autoimmune response to endogenous progesterone in women during their reproductive years [1]. Skin lesions typically occur due to increases in progesterone during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle [2].
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Sun Exposure May Trigger Certain Autoimmune Diseases in Women We only found the association between UV exposure and dermatomyositis in women and not in men, and it could be that inherent differences in how women and men respond to UV radiation may play a role in the development of certain autoimmune diseases, said Dr. Miller.
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12 Common Triggers Of Autoimmune Disease This can lead to a number of localized autoimmune spectrum conditions such as IBS and acid reflux. Chronic SIBO can also lead to a leaky gut which can then cause autoimmune problems throughout the body. 11. Weakened microbiome. The majority of your immune system resides in what's referred to as the microbiome.
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- These symptoms can include absence of a menstrual period, bloody diarrhea (due to ulcerative colitis), abdominal pain, arthritis, rashes, anemia, kidney disease, dry eyes, and dry mouth. People with AIH typically have a chronic fluctuating course.
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- Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea. Estrogen levels rise and cause the lining of the uterus (womb) to grow and thicken during a normal menstrual cycle. Estrogen is a hormone that is responsible for the development of sex characteristics and the reproductive process in women. Your body releases an egg halfway through the menstrual cycle. If the egg is not fertilized and does not attach to the uterine wall, your hormone levels drop.
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Women's health guide Amenorrhea can be caused by any number of changes in the organs, glands, and hormones involved in menstruation. Possible causes of primary amenorrhea (when a woman never gets her first period) include: Failure of the ovaries (female sex organs that hold eggs)
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- Autoimmune progesterone dermatitis is a rare cyclic premenstrual allergic reaction to progesterone produced during the luteal phase of a woman's menstrual cycle. Patients present with a variety of conditions including erythema multiforme, eczema, urticaria, angioedema, and progesterone-induced anaphylaxis. Case.
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- Secondary amenorrhea can result from various causes, such as: 1  Natural causes. Pregnancy is the most common cause. 2  Medications and therapies. Certain birth control pills, injectable contraceptives, and intrauterine devices (IUDs) can cause amenorrhea. 3  Hypothalamic amenorrhea.
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- Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Amenorrhea: 1  Primary ovarian failure. 2  Hymenocolpos. 3  Mullerian agenesis.  Congenital adrenal 1  hyperplasia. Turner's syndrome.  Streak 1  ovaries. Secondary amenorrhea.  more related diseases...».
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Scientists Officially Link Processed Foods To Autoimmune Disease Health · News. March 8, 2013 by True Activist. Image Credit: Wikipedia. The modern diet of processed foods, takeaways and microwave meals could be to blame for a sharp increase in autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, including alopecia, asthma and eczema.ow Refined Salt Causes Autoimmune Disease. The team from Yale University studied the role of T helper cells in the body. These activate and ‘help’ other cells to fight dangerous pathogens such as bacteria or viruses and battle infections.
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- Secondary HIV-related headaches are caused by opportunistic infections and tumors resulting from medications used to treat HIV-1 infections and accompanying immune restoration inflammatory syndrome.
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- Endocrine disorders that cause androgen excess (particularly polycystic ovary syndrome). Anovulatory amenorrhea is usually secondary but may be primary if ovulation never begins—eg, because of a genetic disorder. If ovulation never begins, puberty and development of secondary sexual characteristics are abnormal.
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Menstruation The absence of menstruation during pregnancy is a form of physiologic secondary amenorrhea, physiologic in the sense that it is completely normal and is not caused by anything medically harmful (pathologic). Amenorrhea during lactation is another type of physiologic secondary amenorrhea.