Diagnóstico integral de amenorrea primaria y secundaria

Abstract

Introduction: Amenorrhea is defined as the absence of menstruation in women of reproductive age. It can occur in various conditions, both physiological and pathological. Its etiology is multifactorial, including hormonal disorders, systemic diseases and lifestyle factors. . Objective: Describe the current scientific evidence on the comprehensive diagnosis of amenorrhea, to contribute to an effective approach to the resolution of this medical condition and provide guidelines for future research in the gynecological area. Methodology: An information search was carried out in academic and scientific databases, such as Pubmed, Google academic, Elsevier, Scielo and Redalyc, using terms such as “amenorrhea”, “primary amenorrhea”, “secondary amenorrhea”. Articles published in a period between 2019 and 2024 were selected. Conclusion: Amenorrhea is an entity that presents a multifactorial etiology, therefore its diagnosis is based on a detailed clinical history, which includes predisposing factors and physical examination; warranting hormonal tests to determine the origin of this pathology.