What is amenorrhea? Causes of amenorrhea?

Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation. In many cases, amenorrhea is a symptom of a treatable condition. Therefore, it is important that you go to the doctor to find the solutions in time with your doctor.

If you are diagnosed with “amenorrhea”, this means you are not menstruating. Amenorrhea can occur in women who have passed puberty, are not pregnant, and have not yet reached menopause.
Amenorrhea does not mean irregular menstruation, but no period. You should see your doctor to address this problem soon, as it could be a symptom of a treatable medical condition.

Amenorrhea is usually classified into 2 types: primary amenorrhea and secondary amenorrhea.
Primary amenorrhea: A condition in which a woman has not had a period until the age of 16. Secondary amenorrhea: A condition in which a woman has had a period but has not had a period for 3 consecutive months or more. Prolonged amenorrhea is considered a dangerous sign for some disorder in the body.

3.1 Causes of Primary Amenorrhea There are many causes of amenorrhea. In particular, the causes of primary amenorrhea (in women who have never had a period), include:
Ovarian failure Diseases of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) or pituitary gland ( a gland in the brain that makes hormones related to menstruation) Diseases of the reproductive organs In many cases, the cause of primary amenorrhea is unknown.

3.2 Causes of secondary amenorrhea Common causes of secondary amenorrhea (when a woman has had normal periods but has had a long period of cessation) include:
Pregnancy Breast-feeding Discontinue use contraception Menopause Use some form of birth control such as Depo-Provera or some type of intrauterine device (IUD). Other causes of secondary amenorrhea include:
Stress Lack of nutrition Depression Use of certain prescription medications Rapid weight loss Over-exercising Being sick, fatigue Sudden weight gain or being very overweight (obesity) Hormonal imbalance due to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Thyroid dysfunction Tumors in the ovary or brain (rare) Women who have had their uterus or ovaries removed To prevent amenorrhea, especially secondary amenorrhea, women need to maintain a healthy, scientific lifestyle. When you see symptoms of primary or secondary amenorrhea, it is necessary to visit a qualified medical facility for examination and timely treatment, to avoid prolonging the disease, affecting the ability to reproductive.
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Reference source: webmd.com

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