Patient's question:
At the age of 15, when I stopped menstruating, taking progesterone made it return, and when I stopped taking it, it didn't come back. At 24, I drank a lot of traditional Chinese medicine and underwent artificial cycles for over a year, taking estrogen and progesterone, which made it return when I stopped taking them. What are the methods for diagnosing and treating amenorrhea?Doctor's answer:
Menstruation for three months is called amenorrhea. There are many reasons for amenorrhea: the reproductive organs have not yet matured, and the function of the ovaries is not perfect. This condition can occur again and is a normal physiological phenomenon. However, changes in the environment, emotional disturbances, weight fluctuations, and excessive stress can lead to hypothalamic dysfunction and endocrine disorders, resulting in amenorrhea. Additionally, some diseases can also cause amenorrhea, such as: polycystic ovary syndrome, thyroid dysfunction, tuberculosis bacteria, severe anemia, malnutrition, etc. If amenorrhea is detected, it is important to seek medical attention promptly to identify the cause and receive appropriate treatment, which generally yields satisfactory results.