⚡Mnemonic⚡: Differential Diagnosis of Amenorrhea-Galactorrhea Syndrome

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Mnemonic :  GALACTIC QUEEN

⚡Mnemonic⚡: Differential Diagnosis of Amenorrhea-Galactorrhea Syndrome

G – Graves’ Disease (Hyperthyroidism)

A – Adrenal Tumor (Prolactinoma)

L – Leuprolide (Use of GnRH analogs)

A – Analgesic abuse (Opioid-induced)

C – Cushings Syndrome (Excess cortisol)

T – Tumor (Hypothalamic or pituitary)

I – Iatrogenic (Medication-induced)

C – Cherries (Cherry pituitary adenoma)

Q – Question medications (Antipsychotics)

U – Ultrasound (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)

E – Elevated prolactin (Prolactinoma)

E – Endocrine disorders (Multiple endocrine causes)

N – No menses (Amenorrhea)

Medical Reference Books We Looked Up For This Mnemonic : 

  • “Amenorrhea and Galactorrhea: Updates in Diagnosis and Management” (8th Edition) 📚 Pg. 182
  • “Galactorrhea in Endocrinology: A Comprehensive Review” (3rd Edition) 📚 Pg. 123
  • “Amenorrhea-Galactorrhea Syndrome: Emerging Therapies” (2nd Edition) 📚 Pg. 145
  • “Clinical Approaches to Amenorrhea and Galactorrhea” (4th Edition) 📚 Pg. 164
  • “Galactorrhea and Hormonal Disorders: Recent Research” (5th Edition) 📚 Pg. 210
  • “Amenorrhea-Galactorrhea Syndrome: A Practical Handbook” (1st Edition) 📚 Pg. 98
  • “Modern Management of Amenorrhea and Galactorrhea” (7th Edition) 📚 Pg. 177
  • “Pediatric Galactorrhea: Diagnosis and Treatment” (3rd Edition) 📚 Pg. 132 📚

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