Patient's question:
I am only 44 years old this year, and I should not have reached menopause yet. However, I have had irregular menstruation for a year. Sometimes I only have a period every two months. The last time I had a period was four months ago, and it has been four months since then. Am I experiencing menopause? What are the causes of menopause?Doctor's answer:
If menstruation does not arrive in the next four months, experiencing amenorrhea, normally, it should be less than three months to have amenorrhea. At your age, it cannot be due to ovarian atrophy. The reason is likely endocrine disorder, so it is necessary to have a follow-up examination. Generally, a six-item sex hormone test is required to confirm the cause. If it is ovarian atrophy, estrogen can be taken under the guidance of a doctor, which will help the menstrual cycle to return to normal.