Amenorrhea

This is a medical term for the absence of menstruationCommon word for menstruation or period and refers to the monthly process in which the uterus sheds a layer of tissue and blood that has formed during the cycle. It is a sign that a woman is not pregnant and that her reproductive capacity is.... However, this is not a disease, but is used as an expression to make it clear that the absence of menstruationAnother description for period, menstruation, menstrual or monthly bleeding. is not necessarily a sign of pregnancyPregnancy is the time between the fusion of sperm and egg and the birth of the baby, which normally lasts around 9 months. The first sign of pregnancy is the absence of menstrual bleeding, which would otherwise occur regularly.. It can be caused by hormonalHormones are chemical messengers produced in the body that control various bodily functions. They are produced by certain organs and transported through the blood to influence the cells and tissues in the body. They influence things such as... imbalances, stress, being overweight or underweight, thyroid disorders or certain medications. If amenorrhea is suspected, a gynecologistThis is the specialist title for a gynecologist should be consulted.