- Abnormal Smear
- Abnormalities of the Uterus
- Abnormalities of the Vagina
- Adenomyosis
- Amenorrhea
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Barrier Contraception
- Bartholins Cysts
- Caesarean Section
- Cervical Cancer
- Cervical Screening
- Childbirth
- Chlamydia
- Clitoral Hoodectomy
- Colposcopy
- Colposcopy
- Contraceptive Pill
- Dysmenorrhoea
- Dyspareunia
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Endometrial Hyperplasia
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Gonorrhoea
- Heavy Periods
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hymenoplasty
- Hysterectomy
- Incontinence
- Incontinence
- Infertility
- Intrauterine Devices
- Labial Reduction
- Loss Of Libido
- Menorrhagia
- Menstrual Disorders
- Miscarriage
- Natural Family Planning
- Oligomenorrhoea
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Cysts
- Pelvic Floor Exercises
- Pelvic Floor Restoration
- Perineoplasty
- Polycystic Ovaries
- Polymenorrhoea
- Post-Coital Bleeding
- Pregnancy Scanning
- Premature Menopause
- Progesterone Contraceptive Pill
- Pruritus Vulva
- Sterilisation
- Syphilis
- The Wart Virus
- Thrush
- Treatment for CIN
- Uterine Cancer
- Uterine Prolapse
- Vaginal Cancer
- Vaginal Cysts
- Vaginal Discharge
- Vaginal Infections
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Vaginal Tightening
- Vulva Cancer
- Vulval Anatomy
- Vulval Dystrophy
- Vulvodynia
- Well Women Checks
Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea is the name given to the condition that involves women experiencing no periods. It can occur in women of all ages but is most commonly found in those who are close to menopause. There are a number of conditions that can cause amenorrhea, and it is important that women experiencing it take action to sort it out before it develop into a more serious problem. Amenorrhea is often a sign of an underlying problem; therefore it is a good indicator that something is wrong with the body.
Many younger patients will visit their GP or gynaecologist complaining that they have not yet had their first period. If a patient is around 16 years old and is making this complaint, they may be experiencing primary amenorrhea. There can be many different causes for this condition, though it is often down to hormonal disorders. Many girls will go through puberty later than normal, as their bodies are not producing enough of certain hormones that trigger the changes. The production and reception of LH and FSH can affect menstruation, as can many other hormonal abnormalities. It is also possible for there to be other causes for this disorder, it can sometimes even be caused by a physical source such as an obstruction in the vagina.
Secondary amenorrhea is a condition that normally affects older women. It is when a woman’s period stops occurring, after having occurred normally before. If a healthy woman who usually experiences regular periods stops having her period for over three months, this is considered a case of secondary amenorrhea. If a woman who has experienced irregular periods before goes over six months without a period, this is also considered a case of secondary amenorrhea. A range of factors, including hormonal disorders or perhaps the onset of menopause, can also cause this condition. Pregnant women and women who are lactating will experience amenorrhea, and it is considered a natural form of contraception.
Many athletes experience this condition, as their diets and amounts of exercise mean that their bodies don’t get the energy and nutrients required for regular periods. This is a common occurrence, and can be sorted out by a change in lifestyle. These patients will often return to their normal cycles in a matter of time. Many women who take certain drugs will find that they don’t have periods for some time, but this can be remedied by no longer taking the drug that caused the problem initially.