What are the causes of amenorrhea?
Amenorrhea is a symptom of a variety of conditions, ranging from not serious to serious. • Primary Amenorrhea • Chromosomal or genetic abnormalities can cause the eggs and follicles involved in menstruation to deplete too early in life. • Hypothalamic or pituitary diseases and physical problems, such as problems with reproductive organs, can prevent periods from starting. • Moderate or excessive exercise, eating disorders (such as anorexia nervosa), extreme physical or psychological stress, or a combination of these can disrupt the normal menstrual cycle. • Secondary amenorrhea • This problem is much more common than primary amenorrhea. • Common causes include many of those listed for primary amenorrhea, as well as pregnancy, certain contraceptives, breastfeeding, mental stress, and certain medications. • Hormonal problems involving the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, ovary, or adrenal glands can also cause amenorrhea. • Women who have very low body weight sometimes stop getting thei
