A female patient who has gone through puberty and started menstruating without any problems has developed cessation of periods after 2 years of normal cycles. Which finding would indicate a possible cause for this occurrence?

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An overproduction of androgenic hormones may cause the development of secondary amenorrhea. This patient has progressed through puberty, which would indicate that there is no problem with the development of secondary sexual characteristics. If the patient had a positive pregnancy test, then menstruation would stop. These signs and symptoms indicate the occurrence of secondary amenorrhea.

A Female Patient Who Has Gone Through Puberty and Started