When a woman has not had a period for three months and the pregnancy test is negative, it is time to perform other diagnostic tests to establish the possible cause of amenorrhea. The doctor will take a detailed medical history and examination to determine if there is any previous factor. In addition, a vaginal ultrasound and a hormonal analysis will be requested to evaluate the values of the hormones FSH, LH, prolactin, etc.
Once all the necessary tests have been performed, the specialist will have enough information to determine the best treatment for the woman.
Read the full article on: Absence of menstruation or amenorrhea: causes and treatment ( 63).
By Laura Gil Aliaga B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Paloma de la Fuente Vaquero M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Paula Fabra Roca M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 03/09/2022
