What is amenorrhea Amenorrhoea is the absence or abnormal cessation of the menstrual cycle. It is of two types: Primary - Menstrual periods either don’t start at puberty Secondary - Periods stop before a woman reaches menopause (cessation of menstrual cycle at about 45-50 years of age). Types of amenorrhea Amenorrhoea is classified based on the causes. It can be of two types: Primary Amenorrhoea Failure of menses to start by 16 years of age is termed as primary amenorrhoea. It is mainly caused by chromosomal or genetic abnormalities, endocrine disturbances (abnormalities in hormone-producing glands or hormones) or anatomical defects of the female reproductive organs like the uterus or vagina. Secondary Amenorrhoea Secondary amenorrhea is described as a condition in which a female misses one or more menstrual periods in a row after having regular periods earlier or does not have menstrual periods for 6 months after normal menstruation. It can occur due to various reasons like polycyst
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