Cryptomenorrhea occurs due to:
Ans. is a, i.e. Imperforate hymenRef: Dutta Gynae 6th/ed, p450; Shaw 15th/ed, p96-97* Cryptomenorrhea is defined as occurrence of menstrual symptoms without external bleeding.* Menstrual blood fails to come out from genital tract due to obstruction in the outflow passage.* Causes:CongenitalAcquiredImperforate hymen (commonest)Transverse vaginal septumAtresia of upper third vagina & cervixCervical stenosis following:* Amputation* Cauterization* Conization* 'Radium' treatment for malignant conditions
Imperforate hymen
Asherman's syndrome
Mullerian agenesis
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Disorders in Menstruation