What is amenorrhea?

Written by Jia Rui
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on September 29, 2024
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In clinical practice, amenorrhea is an external manifestation caused by pathological and physiological changes in women's bodies, resulting from various diseases. Generally, the most typical symptom of amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation or the cessation of periods. There are many causes of amenorrhea, which may include exposure to cold, fatigue, emotional stress, bacterial infections, and disruptions in hormone secretion caused by medications or diseases. If amenorrhea occurs, it can be managed through diet by avoiding picky and unbalanced eating, and consciously increasing the intake of high-protein and high-calorie foods, which helps in hormone production and conversion, maintaining normal menstruation. Additionally, if dietary adjustments prove ineffective, it is important to seek prompt medical examination and treatment at a hospital.

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Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation.

Amenorrhea is a type of endocrine disorder and menstrual irregularity in women. Normally, women have a menstrual period once a month. If there is no menstrual period for three consecutive months, it is medically referred to as amenorrhea. There are physiological and pathological types of amenorrhea. Physiological amenorrhea, such as during pregnancy, is normal when periods stop. Or it could be a physiological abnormality, for example, not having periods for three months during breastfeeding, which is also considered physiological. Pathological amenorrhea commonly includes conditions like intrauterine adhesions or ovarian dysfunction, premature ovarian failure, and so on. In such cases, it is necessary to visit a hospital for relevant examinations and then provide treatment based on the results of those examinations.

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Can amenorrhea be treated effectively?

Generally, amenorrhea can be managed effectively. Clinically, the most typical symptoms of amenorrhea are the absence of menstruation and the cessation of menstrual periods. There are many causes of amenorrhea, which may include exposure to cold, fatigue, emotional stress, bacterial infections, medications, and diseases, all leading to hormonal imbalances in the body. Dietary adjustments can be made to manage amenorrhea, such as avoiding picky and imbalanced eating, consciously increasing the intake of high-protein and high-calorie foods, which is beneficial for hormone production and conversion, and maintaining regular menstruation. It is also important to keep a cheerful mood to avoid disturbances in the flow of energy and blood, leading to irregular menstruation, as well as maintaining reasonable work and rest schedules, avoiding staying up late, and ensuring that the body's biological clock functions normally.

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What are the symptoms of amenorrhea?

The most typical clinical presentation of amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation and cessation of menstrual periods. There are many causes of amenorrhea, such as exposure to cold, fatigue, medications, diseases, bacterial infections, and poor emotional states, all of which can lead to hormonal imbalances and result in amenorrhea. Additionally, amenorrhea may occur after sustained physical activity, which is related to the individual's psychological state, stress response level, and a decline in physical condition. If there is a weight loss of 10%-15%, or a 30% decrease in physical condition, amenorrhea may occur. If amenorrhea occurs, dietary adjustments can be made, such as avoiding picky and partial eating, avoiding intense exercise, and consciously increasing the intake of high-protein, high-calorie foods. This is beneficial for the production and transformation of hormones and maintaining normal menstruation. If symptoms do not improve, medical attention should be sought promptly.

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Can you get pregnant if your period has stopped?

If amenorrhea occurs, it can lead to infertility, accounting for 25%-35% of female infertility. Common causes of amenorrhea include cerebral disease, pituitary disorders, ovarian disorders, and endocrine diseases. These factors can all lead to amenorrhea. If amenorrhea occurs and there is a desire for children, it is recommended to seek prompt and comprehensive examination at a reproductive hospital. Treatment should be systematically adjusted according to the specific cause, which can effectively improve ovulation and restore normal menstruation, thereby increasing the normal fertility rate. There are many reasons for female infertility, and a comprehensive examination is necessary. Any factor can affect normal pregnancy, making infertility a very complex disease.

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What to eat to induce menstruation when it has stopped?

In cases of amenorrhea, it is advised to regularly drink fresh soy milk, which contains soy isoflavones, supplementing plant-based estrogens. Additionally, consuming royal jelly, which contains animal estrogens, as well as eating black beans, peanuts, and onions can be beneficial. Clinically, the most typical presentation of amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation or a sudden cessation of menstrual periods. There are many causes of amenorrhea, including menopausal syndrome, exposure to cold, fatigue, emotions, medications, diseases, bacterial infections, hormonal imbalances, and an increase in male hormones, all of which can lead to amenorrhea. Dietary adjustments should be noted, and if there is no improvement, it is necessary to visit a hospital for relevant examinations.