Amenorrhea may be related to these drugs

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There has never been menstruation or the menstrual cycle has been established and then stopped. Primary amenorrhea was found in those who were over 18 years old and still had menorrhea. Secondary amenorrhea was found in those who had stopped menstruation for 6 months or 3 cycles.

Amenorrhea may be related to these drugs

1. Contraceptives: women take contraceptives, especially long-term contraceptives, because it can inhibit the growth of endometrium and make menstruation less, even amenorrhea. But this phenomenon is generally temporary, most women can automatically resume menstruation after withdrawal. Therefore, it is not suitable to use oral or intramuscular contraceptive method for the non pregnant women with hypomenorrhea, sparse hair and rare ovulation, but other contraceptive methods should be adopted. 　　

2. Antihypertensive and sedative drugs: Rauvolfia, such as reserpine; phenothiazine, such as chlorpromazine. 　　

3. Adrenocortical hormone: if prednisone is used, it can inhibit the secretion of gonadotropin, so it can also cause amenorrhea.

matters needing attention

At the same time, the treatment of endometriosis using pseudopregnancy therapy danazol, also can cause amenorrhea.