Will weight decrease with amenorrhea?

Written by Gan Hai Ying
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on November 30, 2024
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Amenorrhea can lead to weight loss but it can also cause weight gain. The impact on weight varies depending on the cause of amenorrhea. If a woman experiences amenorrhea due to consistent dieting and weight loss, it can lead to a physiological disorder of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, resulting in what is known as psychogenic amenorrhea. This type of amenorrhea usually results in significant weight loss in women. On the other hand, if a woman's amenorrhea is caused by polycystic ovary syndrome, it does not lead to weight loss and can even cause significant weight gain. Amenorrhea caused by this condition generally requires treatment with medication and interventions such as exercise before symptoms can improve significantly. Therefore, the treatment for amenorrhea should be based on its specific causes, as different causes can have different effects on weight.

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What is amenorrhea?

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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How to regulate amenorrhea for one year?

If a woman under 40 experiences amenorrhea for a year, it is advisable to check the six sex hormones. If there is an increase in luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone, it indicates menopause. However, menopause before 40 is called premature ovarian failure, and hormone replacement therapy is needed. This treatment can delay aging in women and improve post-menopausal symptoms. If menopause occurs after the age of 40, it is a natural state. Every woman will go through menopause, and if menopausal symptoms occur, hormone replacement therapy can also be used.

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What are the harms of premature menopause?

The normal age of menopause for women in our country is around 49 years old. If menopause occurs during this period, it's generally not a big issue. However, if menopause occurs prematurely, it typically indicates a decline in ovarian function or early ovarian failure. This can cause disruptions in marital relations for women, and if menopause happens too early, it can lead to premature symptoms of menopause. Symptoms such as hot flashes, sweating, irritability can occur, and in severe cases, it may lead to diseases related to blood pressure and cardiovascular health. Therefore, premature menopause does have an impact on health. If these symptoms appear prematurely, it is crucial to go to the hospital for appropriate adjustment and treatment.

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Can you get pregnant with menstrual disorder and amenorrhea?

When women experience menstrual disorders such as amenorrhea, most of them are unable to conceive. This is because the ovarian secretion of hormones is abnormal during this period, and there is an ovulation obstacle, usually resulting in the absence of eggs. Thus, sexual intercourse during this time generally does not lead to conception. However, a very small number of women may experience occasional ovulation during amenorrhea. If they have normal sexual relations without contraception during this time, conception could still occur. Nonetheless, many women have abnormal hormone levels during amenorrhea, so even if pregnancy occurs, the abnormal hormone levels in early pregnancy could lead to complications such as missed abortion and miscarriage. It is recommended that women who want to conceive should first undergo regular treatment to restore normal menstrual cycles and resume ovulation before actively trying to conceive.

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Amenorrhea: Symptoms and Causes

Clinically, the most typical manifestation of amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation or the cessation of menstruation. There are many causes of amenorrhea, including menopausal syndrome, exposure to cold, fatigue, emotions, bacterial infections, medications, and diseases, all of which can lead to hormonal imbalances and increased levels of male hormones. Amenorrhea can be divided into primary amenorrhea and secondary amenorrhea. Primary amenorrhea is less common and is often caused by genetic and congenital developmental defects. Secondary amenorrhea has a higher incidence than primary amenorrhea, and active treatment is required in such cases.