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[Incidence of hyperandrogenemia].

E Gitsch1, E Vytiska-Binstorfer, J C Huber

  • 1I. Univ.-Frauenklinik Wien.

Geburtshilfe Und Frauenheilkunde
|November 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

This retrospective study analyzed 341 amenorrheic patients, finding hyperandrogenemia in 42.1%. Researchers suggest this common endocrine disorder warrants inclusion in the WHO classification for amenorrhea.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Gynecology

Context:

  • Amenorrhea, the absence of menstruation, affects numerous women.
  • Understanding the underlying causes is crucial for effective treatment.
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) classification provides a framework for diagnosing amenorrhea.

Purpose:

  • To retrospectively analyze amenorrheic patients treated in an endocrinological outpatient department.
  • To categorize patients based on WHO classification groups.
  • To identify the prevalence of different causes of amenorrhea, including hyperandrogenemia.

Summary:

  • A total of 341 patients with amenorrhea (30 primary, 311 secondary) were reviewed.
  • Hypothalamic pituitary disorders were diagnosed in 28.3%, hypergonadotropic profiles in 5.1%, uterine amenorrhea in 0.6%, and hyperprolactinemia in 6.1%.
  • Hyperandrogenemia was identified in a significant 42.1% of patients, a notable finding.

Impact:

  • Highlights the high prevalence of hyperandrogenemia in amenorrheic patients.
  • Suggests the need to incorporate hyperandrogenemia into the existing WHO classification of amenorrhea.
  • May lead to improved diagnostic criteria and treatment strategies for amenorrhea.

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