Question 1

what is amenorrhea?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

what is amenorrhea and how is it different from anemia?

Accepted Answer

Big difference!: Amenorrhea means lack of menstruation for six months or more. Anemia means a low count of hemoglobin, the protein that transports oxygen in the blood streams. So the two conditions are completely different.

Question 3

what is primary amenorrhea?

Accepted Answer

No period by age 16: Primary amenorrhea describes a situation in which a girl does not have her first period by age 16.   This may or may not be associated with lack of physical changes such as a growth spurt, hair growth in the pubic and underarm areas, and breast development.

Question 4

i know what amenorrhea is, but what is secondary?

Accepted Answer

Had periods before: Secondary amenorrhea means a woman has had a menstrual period at least once and then stopped getting them. That's in contrast to primary amenorrhea in which the woman has never had a period.

Question 5

post-pill amenorrhea? what is that? a side effect?

Accepted Answer

Some women...: ...Stop having their menstrual period for awhile after stopping their birth control pill. It's a side effect, yes.

Question 6

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 7

can a person ovulate with amenorrhea?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's not the commonest situation, but absence of periods doesn't necessarily mean infertility.

Question 8

can the common cold sometimes cause amenorrhea? can an illness such as a common cold ever cause amenorrhea?

Accepted Answer

Not exactly: Some causes of amenorrhea (loss of menstrual periods) can include severe weight loss and illness, so i suppose it is distantly possible.  That being said, the nature of the common cold is that it should not make one sick enough for long enough to produce amenorrhea. Some women have rather irregular cycles which are exquisitely sensitive to physical or emotional stress and in that case possibly.

Question 9

is amenorrhea ever life threatening? can amenorrhea ever indicate a life threatening condition or be life threatening in itself?

Accepted Answer

Not really: You should first find out the cause. Most of the known causes of amenorrhea are benign and not life threatening...Yet until you know the cause i can not answer this question fully well.Your gynecologist is the right person to address this question as it will require a detailed evaluation to determine the cause of amenorrhea..

Question 10

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.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

What is amenorrhea

A member asked:

What is amenorrhea?

A member asked:

What is amenorrhea and how is it different from anemia?

A member asked:

What is primary amenorrhea?

A member asked:

I know what amenorrhea is, but what is secondary?

A member asked:

Post-pill amenorrhea? what is that? a side effect?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

Can a person ovulate with amenorrhea?

A member asked:

Can the common cold sometimes cause amenorrhea? can an illness such as a common cold ever cause amenorrhea?

A member asked:

Is amenorrhea ever life threatening? can amenorrhea ever indicate a life threatening condition or be life threatening in itself?

A member asked:

What are the causes of amenorrhea?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?