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Amenorrhea

What is it?

Amenorrhea is the absence of three menstrual periods in a row menstruation (one or more missed menstrual periods) and/or those girls who haven’t begun menstruation by age 15.

Cause

  • Family history
  • Pregnancy
  • Underlying hormonal condition that regulates periods
  • Low body weight
  • Excessive exercise – can lead to a condition called  RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in sport) – when one doses not have enough energy (carbohydrates – glucose) in their diet to support their body movement and biological processes of the body, this can lead to:
    • Stress in the body
    • Aches and pain
    • Change of menstrual bleed and pattern
    • Lethargy and/or tiredness
    • Lack of progression in training
    • Sleep disturbance
    • Low mood and irritability
    • Loosing weight rapidly
    • Anaemia–  leading to Stress fractures
  • Anorexia/Bulimia
  • Stress
  • Acromegaly (pituitary tumour)
  • Hyperprolactinemia
  • PMM2-CDG
  • Polycystic ovaries
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Early menopause
  • Vaginal abnormalities
  • Incomplete reproductive organs
  • Wilson disease
  • WNT4 deficiency

 

Syndromes

Medication

Vitamins, herbals and minerals

Symptoms

  • Milky nipple discharge from nipples (can be bloody) of either or both breasts?
  • Hair loss?
  • Headache which is on and off or a constant headache longer than 24 hours?
  • Blurred vision/Vision changes?
  • Excess facial hair?
  • Pain in pelvis area and/or lower back ?
  • Spots on face and shoulders (acne)?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

This condition can lead to:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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