Treating Amenorrhea

Treatment for amenorrhea is dependent upon the cause of the condition:

• Congenital birth defect-may be correctable by surgery
• Pituitary tumor-treatments usually involve surgery or radiation therapy
• Hormonal irregularity-hormone therapy, including oral contraceptives, may cause menstruation to begin
• Weight related-improved diet, including healthy caloric intake and a reasonable exercise routine usually restores hormonal balance and menstruation
• Medical condition-if effective treatment is available, it may restore menstruation