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Amenorrhea Definition
Common names:
  • Absent Menstrual Periods
  • Absent Periods
  • Amenorrhea
  • Menses Never Started
  • Menses Stopped
  • Menstrual Cycles Have Not Started
  • Menstrual Cycles Have Stopped
  • Menstrual Periods Never Started
  • Menstrual Periods Stopped
  • Missed Menstrual Periods
  • Periods That Never Started
  • Skipped Menstrual Periods
  • Skipped Periods
  • Stopped Having Menstrual Periods
  • Stopped Having Periods
What is amenorrhea?
A woman with amenorrhea does not have menstrual periods. Amenorrhea is a condition that can occur before menopause. Amenorrhea is more of a symptom than a diagnosis, since there is usually some underlying cause for the absent menstrual periods. Images

What are the symptoms of amenorrhea?
Amenorrhea may manifest as failure to begin menstrual periods during puberty, or the absence of menstrual periods for more than 3 months in a woman who has started menstrual periods and is not pregnant.

How does the doctor treat amenorrhea?
Treatment for amenorrhea may include weight reduction and regular exercise for obesity. Those who are underweight may need to gain weight and restrict exercise intensity. Hormone replacement therapy, such as oral contraceptives, may help to re-establish regular menstrual cycles.

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Last Updated: Apr 28, 2009  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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