Amenorrhea means the absence of menstruation and not the occasional anomaly in your cycle that can manifest itself as a delay or missing period.The menstrual cycle occurs due to hormonal fluctuations and interactions. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) are produced by the brain and send signals to the ovaries, where the hormones estrogen and progesterone are produced.<\/p>\n
Amenorrhea is categorized into primary and secondary.In the first category we are talking about the absence of a period until the age of 15, while in the second case we are talking about the absence of a period in a woman who, while she has started having a period normally, has had it for more than 6 months without any physiological reason.<\/p>\n
In primary amenorrhea the causes can be:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2013 Chromosomal disorders<\/p>\n \u2013 Hypothalamic insufficiency<\/p>\n \u2013 Impervious hymen<\/p>\n \u2013 Mullerian agenesis (absence of uterus or vagina)<\/p>\n In secondary amenorrhea the causes are found in:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2013 Endocrine disorders of the thyroid, adrenal glands, hypothalamus and pituitary gland<\/p>\n \u2013 Excessive stress, vigorous exercise, use of certain medications, weight loss, malnutrition, eating disorders.<\/p>\n \u2013 Problems in reproductive structures of the pelvis (eg surgical removal)<\/p>\n The term is not used when a woman is pregnant, nursing or entering menopause.Diagnosing amenorrhea begins with a complete health history. A medical professional will review with you your menstrual history, pregnancy history, medical history, family history, surgical history, medications, and certain lifestyle factors. Specific hormones will also be studied in depth.<\/p>\n Treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n Treatment can range from medication, surgery, lifestyle and dietary changes to counseling to reduce stress and specific referrals to health professionals such as a nutritionist, physiotherapist, psychiatrist, gynecologist, endocrinologist.Many women may occasionally miss a period. If you are worried about missing your period, contact your gynecologist immediately.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Amenorrhea means the absence of menstruation and not the occasional anomaly in your cycle that can manifest itself as a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5482,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[25],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n