Secondary Amenorrhoea

What is Secondary Amenorrhoea❓

 Absence of periods in women who have previously had their periods ❌

 Causes:

 Conditions that cause an imbalance in hormones (chemical substances)

 Pregnancy and breastfeeding 🤰

 Stress

 Changes to the uterus

 Conditions affecting the thyroid/ heart/ kidney/ liver

What are the symptoms of Secondary Amenorrhoea❓

 Absence of periods for 3 months in women with regular periods ❌

OR

 Absence of periods of 6 months in women with irregular periods ❌

How do you diagnose Secondary Amenorrhoea❓

 Having classical symptoms

 Physical examination 🏨

 Sex hormone blood tests such as FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone) 💉

 Scans of the pelvis 🏨

How do you treat Secondary Amenorrhoea❓

 Refer to specialist 🏨

 Identify and treat underlying cause/conditions such as PCOS and more

 Lifestyle changes

Why should I worry about Secondary Amenorrhoea❓

 Can affect patient’s chance of pregnancy and mental wellbeing 🤰