What is Amenorrhea in Women?
Amenorrhea is a common gynecological symptom in women. It refers to the condition where a woman has not had her first menstruation by the age of 18, or when an unmarried young woman who previously had regular periods has stopped menstruating for more than three months. The former is called primary amenorrhea, and the latter is called secondary amenorrhea.
So, what exactly is amenorrhea in women? What are the causes of amenorrhea in women?
Gynecological experts explain that there are many reasons that can lead to amenorrhea in women, and the type of amenorrhea caused by different factors may vary.
Causes of Amenorrhea in Women:
[1] Insufficient secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone: accompanied by symptoms such as fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, and fainting.
[2] Ovarian dysfunction: accompanied by symptoms such as infertility, excessive hair growth, and obesity.
[3] Insufficient secretion of gonadotropin: accompanied by symptoms such as reduced libido, breast atrophy, loss of armpit and pubic hair, and infertility.
[4] Insufficient secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone: accompanied by symptoms such as cold intolerance, pale and dry skin, bradycardia, low blood pressure, delayed reactions, drowsiness, dementia, and indifference.
[5] Pituitary tumor: accompanied by symptoms such as obesity, excessive hair growth, gigantism, acromegaly, hypertension, rough skin, and excess red blood cells.
[6] Psychological factors: mental stress and emotional fluctuations affect the function of the nervous system, leading to amenorrhea.
Experts remind: If a woman discovers amenorrhea, she should promptly visit a reputable hospital for examination to identify the cause and receive targeted treatment. This prevents prolonged amenorrhea from causing uterine atrophy and greater harm to the body.
This article is excerpted from the official website of Changchun Gynecology Hospital. Original address: http://www.tjfk999.com/yuejingbudiao/201104262346.html. For more information on gynecological diseases, please visit the official website of Changchun Gynecology Hospital.