Lactational amenorrhoea

Description

A condition of the genital system affecting females, caused by hormonal disturbances associated with lactation. This condition is characterised by the termination of an established menstruation cycle for more than 3-9 months.

Index terms

Lactational amenorrhoea

Exclusions from above levels

5A80 – Ovarian dysfunction
01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases

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18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

GA20.00 – Primary amenorrhoea
GA20.01 – Secondary amenorrhoea
GA20.0Y – Other specified amenorrhoea
GA20.0Z – Amenorrhoea, unspecified

Foundation entity

Lactational amenorrhoea – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1388917064

Part of: GA20.0: Amenorrhoea › GA20: Menstrual cycle bleeding disorders › 16: Diseases of the genitourinary system