Patient's question:
I haven't had my period for the past few months. Then my daughter told me it's because I'm getting older, so my period has stopped—she said it's something called "amenorrhea." What exactly is amenorrhea? What should I pay attention to when experiencing amenorrhea?Doctor's answer:
If menstruation does not occur for more than 6 months consecutively, it can be considered as amenorrhea. As people age, with the decrease in hormone secretion, ovarian function declines, which may lead to a gradual decrease in the amount of menstruation and an increasing interval between periods, ultimately resulting in the absence of menstruation and the recurrence of amenorrhea. During this process, it is important to maintain a positive attitude and avoid tension and anxiety.