| Theme | Working in Cooperation with Other Departments for Dialysis Treatment -- Centered Mainly on Easily Overlooked Conditions | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Menstrual disorders and atypical genital bleeding in female dialysis patients | |
| Publish Date | 2011/02 | |
| Author | Akitoshi Tsuno | Depatment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University |
| Author | Kentaro Kai | Depatment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University |
| Author | Yasushi Kawano | Depatment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University |
| Author | Hisashi Narahara | Depatment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University |
| [ Summary ] | Most female dialysis patients have menstrual disorders and atypical genital bleeding or amenorrhea. These disorders may be due primarily to hyperprolactinemia, leading to ovarian dysfunction and menstrual cycle irregularities. Menstrual disorders and atypical genital bleeding or amenorrhea are discussed. Appropriate hormone therapies for these patients are proposed. | |