Information About Absent Menstrual Periods
We Have to Know about the Absent Menstrual Periods (Amenorrhea)
- Amenorrhea —the absence of menstruation — can happen during puberty or later in life at the time of menopause
- Primary amenorrhea describes a condition in which you haven’t had any menstrual periods by age 16.
- Secondary amenorrhea occurs when you were previously menstruating, but then stopped having periods.
Could be dangerous, if the answer is YES for any one of the following questions
- Any sudden pain in the lower segment of the abdomen?
Causes of Absent Menstrual PeriodsPrimary amenorrhea
- Pituitary disease
- Chromosomal abnormalities
- Structural abnormalities of reproductive organs during foetal development
Secondary amenorrhea
- Pregnancy
- Contraceptives
- Chronic sickness
- Hormonal imbalance(polycystic ovary disease)
- Stress
- Thyroid disorders(hyperthyroidism)
- Premature menopause
- Hyperprolactinemia
Do’s of Absent Menstrual Periods
- Do’s-avoid junk food
- Consult the doctor
Signs & Symptoms of Absent Menstrual Periods
- Primary amenorrhea. You have no menstrual period by age 16.
- Secondary amenorrhea. You have no periods for three to six months or longer
- in case you have regular periods or 3 cycles if irregular periods
- Depending on the cause of amenorrhea, one might experience other signs or symptoms along
- with the absence of periods, such as:
Milky nipple discharge
- A headache
- Vision changes
- Acne formation
- Excessive hair growth on your face and torso (hirsutism)
Medical Advice for Absent Menstrual Periods
- If you’ve never had a menstrual period, and you’re age 16 or older.
- If you previously menstruated, but have missed three or more periods in a row
Risk factors of Absent Menstrual Periods
- Chronic absence of periods causes infertility
Treatment for Absent Menstrual Periods
- Depends on the cause
Self-care for Absent Menstrual Periods
- Balanced diet
- Regular exercise
- Stress reduction
Investigations for Absent Menstrual Periods
- Lab tests
- CT and MRI scans
- Ultrasound
- Laparoscopy
