Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305112100
Author: Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To speculate: The reason why tumors of the pituitary or adrenals might disrupt monthly menstruations.

Introduction: The female reproductive system consists of reproductive organs both internal and external that are involved in reproduction and propagation of the species. The diseases and disorders of the organs of the female reproductive system show several systems. The absence of menstrual flow where the female misses three menstrual periods in a row or delay in onset of menarche row is called as amenorrhea.

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