amenorrhoea
Missing monthly cycles
Amenorrhoea is the absence of menstruation.
Primary amenorrhoea means menstruation has never begun; secondary amenorrhoea means periods have stopped in someone who previously menstruated.
Causes include pregnancy, hormonal imbalances, extreme weight loss, and intense athletic training.
Also spelled amenorrhea.
Egg discharge from ovary
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- cycleRepeating sequence of events
endometrium · menarche · luteal · follicular · uterus · hypothalamus · pituitary · endocrine
Pressure, mental or vocal
- underweightBelow normal mass
- overexercisePhysical activity beyond healthy
- polycystic ovary syndromeEndocrine disorder affecting fertility
- eating disorderMental illness affecting nutrition
thyroid disorder · anorexia · breastfeeding · pregnancy · contraceptives · weight loss · cortisol · nutritional deficiency
Inability to reproduce
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- bone lossSkeletal density reduction
- cardiovascular riskProbability of heart disease
- psychological distressEmotional and cognitive suffering
Female reproductive medicine physician
- endocrinologistPhysician specializing in glands
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
- physical examinationMedical evaluation of body
medical history · thyroid function · karyotype · MRI · primary · secondary · workup · differential
Treatment using body's messengers
- estrogen replacementSupplementing diminished female hormones
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- fertility treatmentMedical help conceiving
- lifestyle changesAltered daily habits
weight gain · stress reduction · dopamine agonist · surgery · counseling · bone density · oral contraceptives · metformin
ovulation
Egg discharge from ovary
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
cycle · endometrium · menarche · luteal · follicular · uterus · hypothalamus · pituitary · endocrine · prolactin
stress
Pressure, mental or vocal
- underweightBelow normal mass
- overexercisePhysical activity beyond healthy
- polycystic ovary syndromeEndocrine disorder affecting fertility
thyroid disorder · eating disorder · anorexia · breastfeeding · pregnancy · contraceptives · weight loss · cortisol · nutritional deficiency
infertility
Inability to reproduce
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- bone lossSkeletal density reduction
- cardiovascular riskProbability of heart disease
gynecologist
Female reproductive medicine physician
- endocrinologistPhysician specializing in glands
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
physical examination · medical history · thyroid function · karyotype · MRI · primary · secondary · workup · differential · evaluation
hormone therapy
Treatment using body's messengers
- estrogen replacementSupplementing diminished female hormones
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- fertility treatmentMedical help conceiving
lifestyle changes · weight gain · stress reduction · dopamine agonist · surgery · counseling · bone density · oral contraceptives · metformin
menses, menstruation, menstrual, menstruate, amenorrhea, menstruating, menstruated, menstruates, dysmenorrhea