What is amenorea?

Amenorea is the absence of menstruation in a woman of reproductive age. Menstruation is part of the female reproductive cycle. During menstruation, it is commonly called the "period", the lining of the uterus is shed when no fertilized eggs are implanted into it. This usually occurs monthly.

There are two types of amenorea and several possible causes. Treatment varies depending on the cause, symptoms and age of the woman. Amenorea also occurs naturally during pregnancy and lactation.

Two types of amenorea are primary and secondary. The primary amenorea is when menstruation does not start. If the girl is 16 and did not have a period or 14 without a hint that puberty would begin, the primary amenorrhoea will be suspicious. Causes may include a congenital absence of the uterus, ovarian problems and ovulation or delay in puberty.

Secondary amenorea happens when the established menstrual cycle stops. Because female cycles can be irregular, Secondary amenorea is suspected after three months without periods for women with regular cycles andAfter six months in women with a history of irregular periods. Some causes of secondary amenorea include a certain type of hormonal disorders, premature menopause or intrauterine scars.

Another cause of amenorea can be intense exercise. While healthcare professionals thought that lack of body fat or change in the chemistry of the body due to exercise caused athletic amenoreu, they now suspect that the cause is available energy. These women simply do not take enough calories to support their exercise and menstrual cycle.

Amenorea is a natural occurrence during pregnancy. When fertilized egg implants into the uterine lining, the lining is not shed. Lactation or breastfeeding also causes amenoreu because it suppresses ovulation. However, this is very different from the intermediate women and also with the frequency and level of breastfeeding. Because of this variant, it is unreasonable to rely on breastfeeding as a source of contraception.

Amenorea can also be induced by certain drugs. Amenorea is particularly associated with certain types of hormonal contraceptives, such as depo-progress, sometimes called "The Shot" and a prolonged cycle of combined hormonal contraceptive pills. After stopping some of these drugs, it may take up to one year to restore menstruation.