Gynecology and Obstetrics

Amenorrhea

Amenorrhea is defined as the absence of menstrual cycle in women of the reproductive age. It can also be defined as the absences of menses for more than three months in women with regular menses. This is mostly seen in pregnant woman and lactating mothers. Primary amenorrhea can be defined by absence of secondary sexual characters and delayed puberty development. Secondary amenorrhea is caused due to disturbances in the hormonal balance from the hypothalamus and pituitary glands. Amenorrhea can also be caused due to underweight and presence of anorexia nervosa.   The common medications used to treat amenorrhea are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.