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Amenorrhea is the medical term for the absence of menstruation . There are two types of amenorrhea, primary and secondary.

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Symptoms
Amenorrhea may be associated with the symptoms of other disorders; for example, girls with an eating disorder will ofte...
Causes
  • Anorexia Nervosa
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Hyperthyroidism
Tests
This challenge indicates that the ovaries and uterus are functioning normally, and the cause of the amenorrhea is proba...
Treatments
Amenorrhea associated with hormonal, genetic, psychiatric, or immunodeficiency disorders may require a variety of diffe...
Drugs
  • medroxyPROGESTERone
  • norethindrone
  • progesterone
Supplements
  • dong quai
Alternative Therapies
Alternative treatment. For some adolescents, meditation, guided imagery, and visualization can play a key role in the t...
Risk Factors
  • Bulimia
  • Excessive weight loss
  • Gonadal Dysgenesis
Complications
The prognosis of either primary or secondary amenorrhea depends on the underlying cause.
Prevention
Amenorrhea related to pregnancy, the female athletic triad, drug or alcohol abuse, or eating disorders is preventable i...
Doctor Specialties
When to call the doctor. Girls who have begun to menstruate and have missed three periods should be evaluated for secon...

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