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! rowspan="3" style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" |{{fontcolor|#FFF|Diseases}}
! rowspan="3" style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" |{{fontcolor|#FFF|Onset}}
! colspan="5" style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" |{{fontcolor|#FFF|Manifestations}}
! colspan="4" style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" |{{fontcolor|#FFF|Diagnosis}}
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! colspan="4" style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" |{{fontcolor|#FFF|History and Symptoms}}
! rowspan="2" style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" |{{fontcolor|#FFF|Physical examination}}
! rowspan="2" style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" |{{fontcolor|#FFF|Laboratory findings}}
! rowspan="2" style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" |{{fontcolor|#FFF|Gold standard}}
! rowspan="2" style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" |{{fontcolor|#FFF| Imaging}}
! rowspan="2" style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" |{{fontcolor|#FFF|Other investigation findings}}
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! style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" |{{fontcolor|#FFF| Trumatic delivery}}
! style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" |{{fontcolor|#FFF| Lactation failure}}
! style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" |{{fontcolor|#FFF| Menstrual irregularities}}
! style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" |{{fontcolor|#FFF| Other features}}
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![[Sheehan's syndrome]]
|Acute
|<nowiki>++</nowiki>
|  ++
|[[Oligomenorrhea|Oligo]]/[[amenorrhea]]
|Symptoms of:
*[[Adrenal insufficiency]]
*[[Hypothyroidism]]
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*[[Breast tissue]] [[atrophy]]
* Decreased [[axillary]] and [[pubic]] hair growth
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*[[Pancytopenia]]
*[[Eosinophilia]]
*[[Hyponatremia]]
* Low [[fasting plasma glucose]]
* Decreased levels of [[anterior pituitary]] [[hormones]] in blood
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* Clinical diagnosis
* Most senitive test: Low baseline [[prolactin]] levels w/o response to [[Thyrotropin-releasing hormone|TRH]]
|CT/MRI:
* Sequential changes of pituitary enlargement followed by:
* Shrinkage and [[necrosis]] leading to decreased sellar volume or [[empty sella]]
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* Pituitary hormone stimulation tests ([[Metoclopramide]] and [[clomiphene citrate]] stimulation tests)
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![[Lymphocytic hypophysitis]]
|Acute
|<nowiki>+/-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|[[Oligomenorrhea|Oligo]]/[[amenorrhea]]
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* Associated with [[autoimmune]] conditions
* Generalized [[headache]]
* Retro-orbital or Bitemporal [[pain]]
* Mass lesion effect such as [[Visual field defect|visual field defects]]
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*[[Diabetes insipidus|DI]]
*[[Autoimmune]] [[thyroiditis]]
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* Decreased pituitary hormones([[Gonadotropins]] most common)
*[[Hyperprolactinemia]](40%)
*[[Growth hormone|GH]] excess
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*[[Pituitary gland|Pituitary]] [[biopsy]]: [[lymphocytic]] [[Infiltration (medical)|infiltration]]
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*[[CT]] & [[MRI]]: Features of a [[Pituitary gland|pituitary]] [[mass]]
* Diffuse and homogeneous contrast enhancement
|[[Assay|Assays]] for:
* Anti-TPO
* Anti-Tg Ab
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![[Pituitary apoplexy]]
|Acute
|<nowiki>+/-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>++</nowiki>
|[[Oligomenorrhea|Oligo]]/[[amenorrhea]]
|Severe [[headache]]
*[[Nausea and vomiting]]
* Paralysis of eye muscles ([[diplopia]])
* Changes in vision
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*[[Visual acuity]] defects
*[[Cranial nerve palsies|CN palsies]] (nerves III, IV, V , and VI)
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* Decreased levels of [[anterior]] pituitary hormones in blood.
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*[[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI]]
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*[[CT]] scan without [[Contrast medium|contrast]]: Hemorrhag<nowiki/>e on [[CT]] presents as a hyperdense lesion
*[[MRI]]: If inconclusive [[CT]]
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[[Blood tests]] may be done to check:
*[[PT]]/[[INR]] and [[aPTT]]
*[[Pituitary gland|Pituitary]] [[hormonal]] assay
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![[Empty sella syndrome]]
|Chronic
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|[[Oligomenorrhea|Oligo]]/[[amenorrhea]]
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*[[Erectile dysfunction]]
*[[Headache]]
* Low [[libido]]
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* Signs of raised [[intracranial pressure]] may be present
*[[Nipple discharge|Nipple]] discharge
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* Decreased levels of pituitary hormones in the blood.
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*[[MRI]]
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*[[Empty sella]] containing [[Cerebrospinal fluid|CSF]]
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* Pituitary hormone stimulation tests ([[Metoclopramide]] and [[clomiphene citrate]] stimulation tests)
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![[Simmond's Disease|Simmonds' disease]]/[[Pituitary]] [[cachexia]]
|Chronic
|<nowiki>+/-</nowiki>
|  +
|[[Oligomenorrhea|Oligo]]/[[amenorrhea]]
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*[[Cachexia]]
*[[Premature aging|Premature]] aging
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* Progressive [[emaciation]]
* Loss of body hair
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* Decreased levels of anterior pituitary hormones in the blood.
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*[[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI]]
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* Done to rule out any pituitary cause
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* Pituitary hormone stimulation tests ([[Metoclopramide]] and [[clomiphene citrate]] stimulation tests)
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![[Primary hypothyroidism|Hypothyroidism]]
|Chronic
|<nowiki>+/-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|[[Oligomenorrhea]]/[[menorrhagia]]
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* Cold intolerance
*[[Constipation]]
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* Dry skin
*[[Bradycardia]]
* Hair loss
*[[Myxedema]]
* Delayed relaxation phase of deep [[Tendon reflex|tendon reflexes]]
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* Low [[T3]],[[T4]]
* Normal/ low [[Thyroid-stimulating hormone|TSH]]
* Rest of pituitary hormone levels WNL
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*[[TSH]] levels
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* Done to rule out any pituitary cause
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*Assays for anti-TPO and anti-Tg Ab
*FNA biopsy
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![[Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism]]
|Chronic
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|[[Oligomenorrhea|Oligo]]/[[amenorrhea]]
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*[[Hot flushes]]
* Energy and mood changes
* Decreased [[libido]]
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*[[Breast tissue]] [[atrophy]]
* Decreased [[maturation]] of [[vaginal]] [[mucosa]]
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* Low [[estrogen]], [[testosterone]]
* High [[FSH]]/[[Luteinizing hormone|LH]]
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*[[FSH]]
*[[Luteinizing hormone|LH]]
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* Done to rule out any pituitary cause
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* Genetic tests  ([[karyotype]])
* Measurement of total and free [[testosterone]] and [[17-Hydroxyprogesterone|17-hydroxyprogesterone]] concentrations
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!Hypoprolactinemia
|Chronic
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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*[[Infertility]]
* Subfertility
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* Puerperal agalactogenesis
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* No workup is necessary
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* Decreased prolactin levels
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* Done to rule out any pituitary cause
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*[[Prolactin]] assay in [[3rd trimester]]
*[[Luteinizing hormone|LH]], [[Follicle-stimulating hormone|FSH]]
*[[Thyrotropin]] and free [[thyroxine]]
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![[Panhypopituitarism]]
|Chronic
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|[[Oligomenorrhea|Oligo]]/[[amenorrhea]]
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*[[Polyuria]]
*[[Polydipsia]]
* Features of [[hypothyroidism]] and [[hypoadrenalism]]
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*[[Growth failure]]
* B/L [[hemianopsia]]
*[[Papilledema]]
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* All pituitary hormones decreased
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*[[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI]]
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* Done to rule out any pituitary cause
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* Left hand and wrist [[radiograph]] for [[bone age]]
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![[Primary adrenal insufficiency]]/[[Addison's disease]]
|Chronic
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|  -
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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*[[Hypoglycemia]]
*[[Hypotension]]
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*[[Dehydration]]
*[[Hyperpigmentation]]
* loss of [[pubic]] and [[axillary]] hair
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*[[Hyponatremia]] with/without [[hyperkalemia]]
*[[Plasma renin activity]] to [[Aldosterone|aldosterone ratio]]
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* Abdominal [[Computed tomography|CT]]
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* Abdominal [[Computed tomography|CT]]
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* Serum [[cortisol]] testing
* Serum [[ACTH]] testing
* Anti-adrenal [[Antibody|Ab]] testing
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![[Menopause]]
|Chronic
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+/-</nowiki>
|[[Oligomenorrhea|Oligo]]/[[amenorrhea]]
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*[[Hot flashes]]
*[[Insomnia]]
*[[Weight gain]] and [[bloating]]
* Mood changes
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*[[Vaginal atrophy]]
* Loss of pelvic [[muscle tone]]
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* ↑ [[FSH]]
* ↓ [[Estradiol]] and [[inhibin]]
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*[[FSH]] > [[LH]]
|Normal
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*[[Endometrial biopsy]]
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Overview

Menopause should be differentiated from other diseases presenting with menstrual irregularities (oligomenorrhea/amenorrhea).


Diseases Onset Manifestations Diagnosis
History and Symptoms Physical examination Laboratory findings Gold standard Imaging Other investigation findings
Trumatic delivery Lactation failure Menstrual irregularities Other features
Sheehan's syndrome Acute ++ ++ Oligo/amenorrhea Symptoms of:
  • Clinical diagnosis
  • Most senitive test: Low baseline prolactin levels w/o response to TRH
CT/MRI:
  • Sequential changes of pituitary enlargement followed by:
  • Shrinkage and necrosis leading to decreased sellar volume or empty sella
Lymphocytic hypophysitis Acute +/- + Oligo/amenorrhea
  • Retro-orbital or Bitemporal pain
  • Diffuse and homogeneous contrast enhancement
Assays for:
  • Anti-TPO
  • Anti-Tg Ab
Pituitary apoplexy Acute +/- ++ Oligo/amenorrhea Severe headache
  • Decreased levels of anterior pituitary hormones in blood.
  • CT scan without contrast: Hemorrhage on CT presents as a hyperdense lesion

Blood tests may be done to check:

Empty sella syndrome Chronic - + Oligo/amenorrhea
  • Decreased levels of pituitary hormones in the blood.
Simmonds' disease/Pituitary cachexia Chronic +/- + Oligo/amenorrhea
  • Loss of body hair
  • Decreased levels of anterior pituitary hormones in the blood.
  • Done to rule out any pituitary cause
Hypothyroidism Chronic +/- - Oligomenorrhea/menorrhagia
  • Dry skin
  • Hair loss
  • Normal/ low TSH
  • Rest of pituitary hormone levels WNL
  • Done to rule out any pituitary cause
  • Assays for anti-TPO and anti-Tg Ab
  • FNA biopsy
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism Chronic - - Oligo/amenorrhea
  • Energy and mood changes
  • Done to rule out any pituitary cause
Hypoprolactinemia Chronic - + -
  • Puerperal agalactogenesis
  • No workup is necessary
  • Decreased prolactin levels
  • Done to rule out any pituitary cause
Panhypopituitarism Chronic - + Oligo/amenorrhea
  • All pituitary hormones decreased
  • Done to rule out any pituitary cause
Primary adrenal insufficiency/Addison's disease Chronic - - -
  • Abdominal CT
  • Abdominal CT
  • Anti-adrenal Ab testing
Menopause Chronic - +/- Oligo/amenorrhea Normal