No Periods (Amenorrhea) Treatment in Indore

Amenorrhea (No Periods) -Overview.

Description:

Amenorrhea is a condition that is characterised by the lack of menstrual periods in women of childbearing age. It may be primary (when a young woman has not yet begun her menstrual cycle by the age of 1516) or secondary (when her periods cease completely, and she has already had regular menstrual cycle periods). Amenorrhea may signify some underlying hormonal, reproductive, or even systemic problems and may have an impact on fertility in its untreated state.

Types of Amenorrhea

Primary Amenorrhea- The absence of menstruation at age 15-16, usually because of genetic or developmental defects.

Secondary Amenorrhea -Stopping of periods in women who have had normal cycles, usually during stress or hormonal disturbances or in medical conditions.

Common Causes

Disproportions of hormones: Thyroid, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), prolactin.

Elevation or reduction in stress or weight: An extreme stress or excessive weight loss, or eating disorders.

Pregnancy or breastfeeding -Natural causes of temporary absence of periods.

Chronic diseases: Diabetes, Celiac disease or pituitary problems.

Structural defects: Uterine or ovarian defects.

Drugs: some hormonal birth control, chemotherapy, or antipsychotics.

The symptoms of Amenorrhea.

Failure to have menstrual periods.

Hot flashes or night sweats.

Hair proliferation or loss.

Acne or greasy skin (in PCOS in particular).

Breast discharge (high prolactin levels).

Treatment of Amenorrhea

The type of treatment is dependent on the cause:

Lifestyle/ Nutritional Management.

Eating healthy and having the right body weight.

The methods of managing stress (yoga, meditation).

Hormonal Therapy

Hormonal imbalances, hormone replacement therapy- estrogen or progesterone.

Drugs to control thyroid or prolactin.

Therapeutic Interventions of Underlying Conditions.

Treatment of PCOS, thyroid, or pituitary.

Operative treatment of the structural abnormalities.

Fertility Treatments

Women intending pregnancy are prescribed ovulation-inducing drugs.

Prevention & Maintenance

Balance of diet and physical exercise.

Tracking of the menstrual cycle and addressing an irregular cycle with a gynaecologist.

Learn to cope with stress and sleep properly.

No drastic changes in weight or banning diets.

Frequent hormonal and reproductive medical examinations.