Causes of missed menstruation

Women have more physical problems, which is probably one of the reasons why there are so many gynecological hospitals nowadays. For example, the problem of amenorrhea. Many women suffer from amenorrhea due to many reasons, but many women go to the doctor to get a lot of medicine. Some women don’t take it seriously at all, which delays normal treatment.

The absence of menstruation is already a very frustrating thing for women. If you don’t pay more attention to your diet, the condition will get worse and it will become even more frustrating. Therefore, it is important for women to understand the causes of amenorrhea and pay more attention to it.

1. Pregnancy

For women of childbearing age who have had sexual life, when their menstruation is delayed, they often doubt whether it is menstruation abnormality or they are pregnant. This problem is a very common phenomenon in daily life.

2. Side effects of drugs

For example, endocrine disorders after long-term use of contraceptives can also cause delayed menstruation. Doctors also found, based on patient feedback, that a new generation of gastrokinetic drug, metoclopramide, also known as domperidone, may also cause this condition.

3. Caused by surgery

1. Menstruation after surgical or medical abortion is determined by the degree of recovery of the endometrial wall, which may cause delayed menstruation to a large extent.

2. Uterine surgery can cause cervical adhesions and lead to menstrual blood stasis, thus delaying menstruation.

4. Endocrine disorders

Endocrine reasons such as polycystic ovary syndrome and premature ovarian failure can also lead to delayed menstruation. Timely examination should be carried out and treatment should be started as soon as abnormalities are found.

5. Premature ovarian failure

Premature ovarian failure is caused by abnormal ovarian function. It often manifests as delayed menstruation, infrequent menstruation, amenorrhea and infertility. Symptoms similar to menopause such as vaginal dryness, dyspareunia, hot flashes and insomnia may occur.

6. Long-term exposure to harmful radiation, chemotherapy drugs, etc. may also cause premature ovarian failure and delayed menstruation. Pay attention to ovarian protection. For older women (over 40 years old), delayed menstruation and exclusion of other endometrial lesions are mostly caused by the gradual decline in ovarian function, and no special treatment is required clinically.

7. Others

Such as psychological factors such as mental tension, stress, environmental changes, and some diseases that affect endocrine system. Can cause delayed menstruation. like:

(1) Irregular living habits According to research, when women are exposed to cold during menstruation, the blood vessels in the pelvis will contract excessively, which can cause oligomenorrhea or even amenorrhea. Therefore, women should have a regular daily life, avoid excessive fatigue, and especially keep away from cold and damp during menstruation.

(2) Abnormal emotions: Long-term mental depression, sulking, or severe mental stimulation and psychological trauma can all lead to menstrual disorders or dysmenorrhea or amenorrhea. This is

(3) Excessive dieting: Expert studies have shown that girls need body fat to account for at least 17% of their body weight in order to have their first menstruation, and body fat to reach at least 22% of their body weight in order to maintain a normal menstrual cycle. (4) Excessive weight loss: In order to achieve significant weight loss results, some women not only control their diet but also take various weight loss drugs. Such excessive weight loss can also cause delayed menstruation.

(5) Mental stress, heavy workload, excessive mental tension, and depression are all reasons that lead to delayed menstruation. High stress in daily life will more or less affect women's menstruation, so it is necessary to regulate emotions and maintain an optimistic and positive attitude.

(6) Thyroid dysfunction Many women have thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, which can lead to reduced menstrual flow and delayed menstruation.

(7) Lack of vitamins Vitamin E is mostly found in various cooking oils. A diet that is too light can cause vitamin E deficiency and lead to irregular menstrual cycles, so it is particularly important to supplement vitamin E at this time.

(8) Irregular menstruation. Various factors such as diet and lifestyle can lead to irregular menstruation. Delayed menstruation is also a type of irregular menstruation. For example, the reproductive function of middle-aged women gradually declines, hormone secretion is disordered, and menstrual cycle disorders occur, followed by delayed menstruation.

Through the introduction of the above content, we can understand that there are many reasons that lead to amenorrhea, usually excessive stress or excessive dieting when losing weight, etc. By understanding these reasons, women can use some methods to alleviate the symptoms instead of being at a loss as to how to solve similar problems.