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Preventing Amenorrhea

Many cases of amenorrhea are unavoidable with the notable exceptions of pregnancy, eating disorders, and cases related to medications. Use effective contraception if you are sexually active and maintain a healthy body weight through a reasonable diet and exercise regimen. Seeking help during time of stress may also help prevent a bout of amenorrhea.

RESOURCES:

National Women's Health Information Center
http://www.womenshealth.gov/

United States National Library of Medicine
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/

CANADIAN RESOURCES:

Health Canada
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php/

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)
http://www.sogc.org/index_e.asp/

References:

Amenorrhea. Epigee Women's Health website.
Available at: http://www.epigee.org/menstruation/amenorrhea.html. Accessed September 14, 2006.

Amenorrhea: What you should know. American Academy of Family Physicians website. Available at: http://familydoctor.org/885.xml. Accessed September 14, 2006.

Laufer, MR, Floor, AE, Parsons, KE, et al. Hormone testing in women with adult-onset amenorrhea. Gynecol Obstet Invest . 1995; 40:200.

Perkins, RB, Hall, JE, Martin, KA. Neuroendocrine abnormalities in hypothalamic amenorrhea: spectrum, stability, and response to neurotransmitter modulation. J Clin Endocrinol Metab . 1999; 84:1905.

Reindollar, RH, Novak, M, Tho, SP, McDonough, PG. Adult-onset amenorrhea: a study of 262 patients. Am J Obstet Gynecol . 1986; 155:531.

Last reviewed November 2008 by Jeff Andrews, MD, FRCSC, FACOG

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Talk about it in the:
Amenorrhea Support Group

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