DIAGNOSTIC VALUE OF HORMONAL TESTS IN AMENORRHEA SYNDROME
Keywords:
amenorrhea syndrome, hormonal assay, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), prolactin, reproductive endocrinology, secondary amenorrhea, hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis.Abstract
This thesis aims to evaluate the diagnostic significance of comprehensive hormonal profiling in patients presenting with amenorrhea syndrome. By analyzing serum levels of key reproductive and metabolic hormones, the study identifies the underlying etiologies of the condition, ranging from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to hyperprolactinemia and premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). The findings underscore that a targeted hormonal assay is the cornerstone of accurate diagnosis and effective clinical management, directly influencing therapeutic strategies and patient reproductive health outcomes.
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