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NURS 5432 Module 2 & 3 Women's Health Exam 2025 Questions and Answers Primary Amenorrhea - ....ANSWER ...-The failure of any menses to appear is termed "primary amenorrhea," and evaluation is commenced either (1) at age 14 years if neither menarche nor any breast development has occurred or if height is in the lowest 3% for ethnicity, or (2) at age 16 years if menarche has not occurred Secondary Amenorrhea - ....ANSWER ...-Secondary amenorrhea is defined as the absence of menses for 3 consecutive months in women who have passed menarche. Primary Amenorrhea symptoms and physical exam - ....ANSWER ...-Patients with primary amenorrhea require a thorough history and physical examination to look for signs of the conditions noted above. Headaches or visual field abnormalities implicate a hypothalamic or pituitary tumor. Signs of pregnancy may be present. Blood pressure elevation, acne, and hirsutism should be noted. Short stature may be seen with an associated GH or thyroid hormone deficiency. Short stature with manifestations of gonadal dysgenesis indicates Turner syndrome. Olfactory deficits are seen in Kallmann syndrome. Obesity and short stature may be signs of Cushing syndrome. Tall stature may be due to eunuchoidism or acromegaly. Hirsutism or virilization suggests excessive testosterone. …FOR STUDENTS ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 1