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    GlossaryHypothalamic Amenorrhea

    disruption in brain function stops menstruation due to stress

    Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) is a condition where menstruation stops for several months due to a disruption in the normal functioning of the hypothalamus, a part of the brain that regulates reproductive hormones. This disruption can be caused by factors such as excessive physical stress, significant weight loss, or emotional stress, leading to a decrease in the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and subsequently affecting the menstrual cycle.

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      research An Overview of Amenorrhea

      July 2021 in “Journal of medical pharmaceutical and allied sciences”
      Amenorrhea, or missing periods, is caused by various factors and is treated based on the specific cause.

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      30 citations, July 2004 in “Fertility and Sterility”
      Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

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