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The cessation of menstruation is called?

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Amenorrhea: Absence of period for 3 consecutive months called Amenorrhea and a cause has to be identified.

Answered 8/29/2020

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Menopause: if you mean with aging? But the periodic menstrual period has " stops" and starts!

Answered 4/6/2016

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Amenorrhea: Menstruation can be absent due to multiple issues including menopause, stress, polycystic ovary syndrome, thyroid and other hormone issues and pregnancy to name a few possibilities.

Answered 9/19/2014

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