Definition: Amenorrhea simply means the absence of menses or cessation of menses. It happens when a woman of reproductive age misses her monthly period consecutively for up to three months. It can also happen if a girl has not seen her period for the first time up to the age of 16 years.

Classification/Types:

(A) Primary Amenorrhea (B) Secondary Amenorrhea

• Primary Amenorrhea results when a woman has not seen her menses for the first time in her life up to 16 years, even though she has reached the age to menstruate.
• Secondary Amenorrhea results when a woman who has been seeing her period suddenly or gradually stops seeing her period for whatever reason. Whether primary or secondary, Amenorrhea gives a lot of emotional trauma to a woman, except when desired during pregnancy.

Causes of primary Amenorrhea:

• Family history of amenorrhea or early menopause
• Genetic or chromosomal abnormalities, e.g., Turner’s Syndrome
• Severe underweight or severe overweight, etc.
• Pseudohermaphroditism: When one has female external organs but genetically he is male.

Causes of secondary amenorrhea:

• Pregnancy
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
• Extreme weight loss
• Malnutrition
• Ovaries cysts
• Ovarian cancer
• Asherman’s Syndrome (uterine scarring from D and C)
• Removal of the Ovaries
• Removal of the uterus
• Primary Ovarian failure
• Diseases of the thyroid gland (Hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism)
• Too much stress
• Depression
• Use of some antipsychiatry drugs
• Hormonal Imbalance

Natural causes of secondary amenorrhea:

• Pregnancy
• Menopause
• Breastfeeding
• Pre-puberty

Diagnosis of Amenorrhea:

This is made if one misses three periods at a stretch. You need to see a doctor to determine the cause as management will depend on the cause.

Tests required for amenorrhea:

Tests required in amenorrhea depend on the suspected cause and to some extent will be determined by the doctor managing the case. These tests may include:

• Pregnancy test, especially in secondary amenorrhea, and the woman is sexually active.
• Hormonal profile if PT is negative.
• Transvaginal ultrasound scan if ovarian cyst or PCOS is suspected.
• MRI if Pituitary origin is suspected.
• Karyotyping and genetic studies if chromosomal abnormalities are suspected.

Treatment for amenorrhea:

The need for treatment depends on the cause. Always visit a doctor if you have amenorrhea.

• If due to pregnancy, no treatment is required as periods return to normal after childbirth and breastfeeding.
• For primary Amenorrhea when a girl is up to 16 years, treatment will be initiated after finding out the cause.
• For menopause, no treatment may be required.
• For other causes, especially secondary amenorrhea, please private chat admin for investigations and possibly treatment.

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