Amenorrhea is a relatively serious condition in women's health, which can be divided into two types: primary amenorrhea and secondary amenorrhea. Today, we will talk about one of them, secondary amenorrhea. Secondary amenorrhea refers to a woman who has had regular menstrual periods but has been absent for more than 6 months due to some pathological reasons. So many people are not familiar with the symptoms of secondary amenorrhea. Today, the editor will talk about it.
What are the symptoms of secondary amenorrhea?
1. Hypothalamic amenorrhea
Amenorrhea often occurs suddenly after psychological trauma, excessive mental stress, severe malnutrition, and oral contraceptives.
2. Pituitary amenorrhea
Amenorrhea caused by pituitary tumors may be accompanied by headaches, blurred vision, or lactation; Amenorrhea caused by anterior pituitary necrosis occurs during postpartum hemorrhage, characterized by decreased libido, genital atrophy, fatigue and fear of cold, and hair loss.
3. Uterine amenorrhea
Uterine hypoplasia often manifests as late menarche or late menarche after reaching the age of 18, with reduced menstrual flow gradually leading to amenorrhea. Gynecological examination shows that the uterus is small or immature, and amenorrhea is caused by endometrial tuberculosis. There is often a history of tuberculosis contact, accompanied by low-grade fever, afternoon body temperature of 37.5-38.5 ℃, night sweats, and fatigue. The laboratory test showed a rapid increase in erythrocyte sedimentation rate and an increase in lymphocytes in the blood count; Amenorrhea caused by uterine adhesions often has a history of curettage and periodic lower abdominal or back pain.
The above is an introduction to the symptoms of secondary amenorrhea. There are a total of three types mentioned. Women need to have some understanding of secondary amenorrhea, so female friends need to learn more about the causes and treatment methods of amenorrhea in their daily lives. When this situation occurs, they should seek medical attention in a timely manner, identify the cause, and treat the symptoms under the guidance of professional doctors. At the same time, they should maintain healthy habits and an optimistic attitude, and strive for early recovery.
