The parent of a 16-year-old female tells the nurse that the child has not had a menstrual period in spite of having breast and pubic hair development. The nurse recognizes this as characteristic of which condition?
a. Dysmenorrhea
b. Hypothyroidism
c. Primary amenorrhea
d. Secondary amenorrhea
ANS: C
Females who have never had a period have primary amenorrhea, which is defined as no menses by age 14 without secondary sex characteristics, or no menses by age 16 with secondary sex characteristics. Dysmenorrhea refers to painful cramping with periods. Hypothyroidism can contribute to secondary amenorrhea, which is characterized by cessation of periods for at least 6 months once menses have begun.
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