Patient's question:
In the past year or so, I haven't had my period. I wonder if it's menopause?Doctor's answer:
Medical Analysis: Menstruation for 6 months or more is considered secondary amenorrhea. Since you have been amenorrheic for over a year, it falls under menopause. Women generally experience menopause between the ages of 45 and 55. From your age, it appears that menopause has occurred prematurely, which is primarily due to premature ovarian failure. Other possible causes include chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, polycystic ovary syndrome, or hyperprolactinemia.Recommendation: It is recommended that you visit a gynecological department in a hospital for hormone testing (6 tests), diagnostic dilation and curettage (D&C), or ultrasound to assess your endocrine status and uterine lining. Once the cause is identified, appropriate treatment can be administered. Do not take medication blindly before a definitive diagnosis is made, as this may worsen the condition.