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Addison’s Disease (Adrenal Insufficiency)
A rare disease that involves failure of the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands produce hormones (cortisol and aldosterone) that affect almost every body organ and tissue. These hormones help the body...
Amenorrhea, Primary
Complete absence of menstruation in a young woman who is at least 16 years old, or at age 14 with a lack of normal growth or absence of secondary sexual development. It is a rare disorder, as over...
Amenorrhea, Secondary
Absence of menstruation in a woman who has previously menstruated.
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