Amenorrhea is a gynecological disorder that is characterised by the lack of menstruation. This article would discuss in details the various causes for Primary and Secondary amenorrhea. For a proper treatment of Amenorrhea, it is extremely important to understand in depth what causes amenorrhea.
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea
- Imperforate hymen
- Drastic weight reduction
- Congenital abnormalities of the genital system
- lack of reproductive organs
- Chromosomal abnormalities
- Problem with the Hypothalamus
- Extreme obesity
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea
- Anxiety over pregnancy may cause a missed period, thereby increasing the anxiety even further
- Drastic weight reduction
- Vigorous athletics
- Obesity
- Excessive low body weight
- Emotional distress
- Menopause (normal for women over age 45)
- Uterine Scarring
- Primary Ovarian insufficiency
- Endocrine disorders such as thyroid disease or pituitary disease/tumor
- Drugs such as Busulfan, Chlorambucil, Cyclophosphamide, oral contraceptives, Phenothiazines, and non-oral contraceptives (such as Norplant and Depo-Provera)
- Dilation and curettage (D and C)
Extreme and prolonged exercise without proper conditioning is one of the most common causes for amenorrhea. Extreme obesity can also cause amenorrhea, and ironically body fat content less than 15%-17% is also not good either. Hormonal supplements can also be another cause for Amenorrhea and some other gynecological disorders.
There are various diagnostic tests that are necessary to identify the actual cause of Amnorrhea and accordingly provide the necessary treatment for amenorrhea. |
