Amenorrhea is usually brought about by either menopause or by serious nutritional or eating disorders. It is common in anorexic women or in women who are SERIOUS athletes. It's usually a sign that you have damaged your body in some way. The first thing you need to look at is your nutritional patterns. If you are not anorexic or of a menopausal age, then you need to see a Dr. to get a thorough workup. Amenorrhea is just a symptom of a larger problem. If it IS because of anorexia, then you are probably a pretty serious anorexic and getting close to death. If that's the case, you need to get residential treatment immediately. If that's not you, then please see a Dr.
2006-09-27 02:40:11
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answered by lizardmama 6
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Amenorrhoea
This is the complete absence of periods. If an otherwise normal girl of 16 has never menstruated, this is called primary amenorrhoea.
The same diagnosis is given to a girl of 14 who has never had a period if she also fails to show any signs of sexual development, such as breast or pubic hair growth.
Secondary amenorrhoea is when menstruation has stopped for six consecutive months in a woman who has previously had regular periods.
Excluding pregnancy as a cause, about 20%-30% of women experience amenorrhoea at some time during their reproductive life.
The underlying cause is usually hormonal. Secondary amenorrhoea can occur for a time after a woman stops using hormonal contraceptives, for example.
Other causes of amenorrhoea include stress, excessive exercise or being very underweight or malnourished, as found in anorexia.
Very rarely, there may be some inherited problem to blame.
The treatment depends on the underlying cause and what the woman wants. Some women may not view their condition as a problem unless they want to start a family, for example.
Conversely, a woman with amenorrhoea may still be fertile and should be advised to use a contraceptive if she does not want to become pregnant.
Consult a Gynecologist.
Please see the webpages for more details on Amenorrhea.
2006-09-27 10:04:50
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answered by gangadharan nair 7
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Go to the gyne.
Amenorrhea is NOT a horrible, fatal disease. Many women athletes get this. You need to make sure that you are eating a HEALTHY, complete diet - do not starve yourself. Your body needs to be a healthy weight in order to have your period. And you need to make sure you are NOT over-exercising. This can cause amenorrhea as well as bone and joint damage. Please see a doctor, you will be OK!
2006-09-27 09:39:11
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answered by KB 6
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Try to speak to your doctor.
It can be caused by stress, or a lack of balanced diet; are you eating a low amount?
Take care.
2006-09-27 10:01:21
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answered by hippihappichick 2
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hi hun im 18 and the only thing i can suggest is to go to your gp to see what he says hun dont worry just relax or eles it wont get sorted hun good luck.
2006-09-27 09:38:15
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answered by Loz 2
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see your GP. also see site: www.advancedfertility.com/amenor.htm
2006-09-27 09:37:13
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answered by Madam Rosmerta 5
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gp
2006-09-27 10:47:39
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answered by Mr curious 3
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go to the doctors they will sort it
2006-09-27 09:36:43
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answered by Bruce k 2
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