Secondary amenorrhea is defined as
Correct Answer: Absence of menstruation for three normal menstrual cycles
Description: A woman who previously menstruated can develop secondary amenorrhea.Which is defined as absence of menstruation for three normal menstrual cycles. A woman with regular cycles and a delay of menses of even a week may warrant assessment with a pregnancy test.It is reasonable to evaluate a woman who has fewer than nine cycles per year.Reference: Berek and Novak's gynecology; 14th edition; Chapter 30; Amenorrhea
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