Question 1

is there anything doctors can do to reverse amenorrhea? are there any medications that doctors can give that will end amenorrhea?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: If your brain isn't signalling for an egg release from your ovary, you won't have a signal for your periods either; that's usually the cause of amenorrhea. Often it's a hormonal imbalance--Thyroid, Prolactin, LH, FSH, Hcg should be checked. Your doctor can also induce a period as well w/ OCPs. If you've NEVER had a period, you should get an US to make sure you have normal uterus/vagina/ovaries.

Question 2

how do you help someone with amenorrhea get back on a regular schedule?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: There are many causes of amenorrhea, and thus treatment depends on cause. If due to pcos, then weight loss, exercise, lifestyle change and medications can help. If due to athlete's triad (underweight), then increasing body fat percentage may help. If due to other hormonal (thyroid, prolactin, androgen, etc), or anatomic causes (pituitary, ovaries, uterus, etc), then need to address specific issue.

Question 3

recovered from amenorrhea. for 6 mnths, 27 day cycle, flow is normal for 3 days, 4th day is very light, heavier on 5th,light 6-7th day. is it normal?

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Normal for you: Since this is a pattern for you, I would say that it is normal for you.  Periods vary a lot between people and even for an individual.  Nothing to worry about.

Question 4

what is amenorrhea?

Accepted Answer

Amenorrhea: Is the absence of a menstrual period in a woman of reproductive age.

Question 5

what are the causes of amenorrhea?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy first !!: Must rule out pregnancy first ! if no menses prior (called primary amenorrhea) abve age 15yrs, then anatomical causes also must be considered (lack of uterus, blood flow blockage, etc). If menses took place prior (called secondary amenorrhea) then hormonal causes such as elevated prolactin, testosterone or low thyroid should be considered. Significant weight loss also possible. Talk with your pcp.

Question 6

is secondary amenorrhea  dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Not directly : The loss of periods (amenorrhea) itself is not dangerous, but the cause can be. If due to primary ovarian failure("premature menopause") you can get early osteoporosis. If due to pcos, it increases the risk of endometrial cancer and diabetes.

Question 7

can amenorrhea be due to undereating?

Accepted Answer

Sometmes: In anorexia nervosa, with severe undereating, there is not enough adipose tissue to convert endogenous testosterone to estradiol, so that the testosterone affects the pituitary's release of fsh and lh and amenorrhea ensues. Cj glueck md.

Question 8

has any one ever heard of amenorrhea?

Accepted Answer

Absense of menses: Term referrs to not getting periods for greater then 3 months in a row. If you had normal periods, then develop amenorrhea, check for pregnancy first (most common cause). Other causes could be due to excessive exercise or excessive dieting. Some women with pcos develop amenorrhea. If you never had a period, may have a problem with anatomy or pituitary.

Question 9

how would you trrat secondary amenorrhea?

Accepted Answer

Secondary amenorrhea: There are several ways to treat secondary amenorrhea, but first one would need laboratory tests to diagnose the cause.  Menopause, thyroid disease and pregnancy are two common causes of secondary amenorrhea, and can be diagnosed with a physical exam and blood tests.

Question 10

what should i do if secondary amenorrhea?

Accepted Answer

Progesterone: Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is synthetic Progesterone the 2nd of two female hormones with estrogen being the other. Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is given to secondary amenorrhea patients to elicit withdrawal bleeding(period). It also helps to reduce the risk of endometrial hyperplasia/cancer in pcos and obese 40+ hypertensive patients at risk.

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