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Secondary Amenorrhea
#amenorrhea, #secondary amenorrhea, #polycystic ovary syndrome, #premature ovarian insufficiency, #irregular periods, #hormone testing, #gynecology, #irregular menstrual cycle, #missed period, #late period
Secondary amenorrhea refers to the absence of menstruation for three months or longer in a woman who previously had normal menstrual cycles. It has various causes, and if left unaddressed for a long time, it can affect overall health. Because treatment differs depending on the cause, evaluation by a medical specialist is needed.2026-06-26
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Statin-Associated Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy
#statin, #myopathy, #IMNM, #hyperlipidemia, #muscle weakness, #immunosuppression, #autoantibody, #CK
In rare cases, people taking a statin (a medication for hyperlipidemia) can develop immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, in which muscle weakness continues even after the medication is stopped. If weakness in both thighs or shoulders continues for a week or longer while taking a statin, please be sure to consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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Thyroid Cancer
#thyroid cancer, #papillary carcinoma, #thyroidectomy, #radioactive iodine therapy, #thyroid hormone medication, #levothyroxine, #hypothyroidism, #lymph node metastasis, #thyroid ultrasound
Thyroid cancer is cancer that develops in the butterfly-shaped thyroid gland at the front of the neck. Prognosis varies greatly by type; papillary carcinoma, which accounts for more than 90% of thyroid cancers in Korea, grows slowly and responds well to treatment, so its outlook is relatively favorable. However, some rarer types have a poorer prognosis, so please be sure to decide on an accurate diagnosis and treatment through a medical specialist.2026-06-26