Chiropractic management of idiopathic secondary amenorrhœa: a review of two cases

Courtis G, Young MBritish Journal of ChiropracticApr 1998; 2(1):12-4

Secondary amenorrhœa is a common condition with multiple ætiologies causing dysfunction of the central nervous system -hypothalamic -pituitary- gonadal axis. Complications of chronic anovulation include an increased risk of endometrial adenocarcinoma and osteoporosis. Two cases involving eighteen-year-old students are detailed with differing chiropractic approaches and treatments discussed along with their possible mechanisms. Each patient received asymmetrically placed pelvic wedges (blocking) and cranial manipulative therapy and in one case chiropractic manipulative reflex therapy (bloodless surgery) was performed. In both cases, there was successful resolution of the patients’ symptoms.

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