If you suddenly find that your menstruation has stopped, the first thing that comes to mind is pregnancy. Even if you are sure that there is no pregnancy, the cessation of menstruation still causes serious concern. The reasons for this may vary.
Causes of amenorrhea
- Treatment. Some medications can cause amenorrhea. For example, antidepressants, oral corticosteroids, thyroid medications, and some chemotherapy medications.
- Lactation.
- Lack of menstruation after childbirth (after 3 – 6 months).
- Pregnancy. In women of reproductive age, pregnancy is the most common cause.
- Voltage. Mental stress can temporarily stop menstruation. When the voltage decreases, the cycle usually resumes.
- Disease. Chronic illness can affect your menstrual cycle.
- Thyroid gland dysfunction.
- Intrauterine devices, contraceptives. When contraceptives are stopped, it may take 3 months to six months for regular menstruation to resume.
- Hormonal imbalance.
- Diet. Fasting can stop ovulation by stopping estrogen production.
- Sports loads. Women who play sports are mostly susceptible to amenorrhea.
- Pituitary microadenoma (pituitary tumor). Causes an excess of prolactin and, as a result, stopping menstruation.
- Weak or absent periods for 3 to 6 months or longer.
Amenorrhea treatment
If you experience any of these symptoms, then you need to consult a gynecologist. The Prima Medica network of medical clinics will help you most accurately determine the problem after an examination by a gynecologist, tests, and ultrasound examinations.