hypogonadotropic amenorrhea

hypogonadotropic amenorrhea
amenorrhea caused by failure to maintain a critical body fat-to-lean ratio, resulting in hypothalamic suppression; seen most often in women who engage in strenuous exercise, such as athletes, dancers, and those who are excessively weight conscious.

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