What causes amenorrhea

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Amenorrhea in abnormal age, it is not a good thing, for women amenorrhea, many women are not very understanding. Most of the time, I think it's because of my age that it appears in my old age. What causes amenorrhea? Let me talk about it.

What causes amenorrhea

First: pituitary amenorrhea: pituitary tumors occurring before puberty can lead to primary amenorrhea. But it is more common in patients with secondary amenorrhea. Hypophysis is mainly caused by pituitary damage. It is often seen in postpartum hemorrhage with shock, severe postpartum infection or disseminated intravascular coagulation, resulting in anterior pituitary ischemic necrosis, followed by hypofunction and amenorrhea, also known as Sheehan's syndrome.

Second: ovarian amenorrhea: amenorrhea caused by ovarian lesions. Congenital absence of ovary or gonadal dysplasia account for 12-20% of primary amenorrhea. Most of them are caused by abnormal sex chromosomes, the main karyotypes are 45 and XO. Due to abnormal sex chromosomes, the ovary can not grow and develop normally.

Third: endocrine gland abnormalities: adrenal, thyroid and pancreatic dysfunction can also affect menstruation. For example: Adrenocortical hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism and diabetes, etc., can affect pituitary function through the hypothalamus and cause amenorrhea.

matters needing attention

Usually to avoid excessive fatigue, more to ensure adequate sleep. Keep a good mood and avoid being too nervous and depressed. But also to strengthen physical exercise, enhance the body's resistance.