Amenorrhea is when menstruation is absent during the reproductive years, between puberty and menopause.
A gynecologist makes this diagnosis if a woman has not had a cycle at least three times or an adolescent girl has reached the age of 15 and the first menstruation has not yet begun.
As you know, the most common reason for temporary cessation of menstruation is pregnancy, although other causes may be lifestyle changes, problems with the reproductive organs, or hormones that regulate hormones.
Please note that amenorrhea is not a disease and does not fully mean female infertility, however this way you are referring to a certain problem going on in the body.
Primary amenorrhea
This type of amenorrhea is formed on the background of family history, ie it is considered a genetic problem. Due to certain genetic conditions, menstruation in a woman's body is irregular.
Secondary amenorrhea
- This type of amenorrhea develops for the following reasons:
- Gynecological disorders;
- Physical stress;
- Very low body mass index;
- Other diseases.
Menstruation can be stopped due to:
- Weight loss
- Exercise
- Intense stress
- Side effects of some medications;
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Premature ovarian failure
- Thalamic pituitary problems
Diagnosis
As already mentioned, amenorrhea is not a disease and a symptom, therefore, it is necessary to determine the cause of menstrual irregularities. If a person has not had the first cycle by the age of 16, the doctor will look into the family history
and consider certain hormones necessary.
And in the case of secondary amenorrhea, the gynecologist is interested in the following issues:
- At what age did you start the cycle for the first time?
- Do you have an intimate relationship;
- Can you be pregnant?
- Have you lost or gained weight?
- What is your level of physical activity, what type of exercise regime do you have;
- The duration of a regular menstrual cycle (ie how many days it lasts and at what intervals);
- Menstrual bleeding is heavy, light, or moderate.
After collecting this data, surveys are prescribed as needed.
If you are of childbearing age and your regular menstrual period has stopped for 3 months or more or you have not had your period for 6 months even during an irregular cycle, be sure to see your doctor.
Remember, the natural reasons for stopping menstruation are pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause (climax).
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