Period Problems
Answers to common questions about period problems.
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What is amenorrhoea?
Amenorrhoea means absence of menstrual periods.
It can be primary or secondary depending on whether periods have ever started.
What causes missed periods?
Common causes include:
- Pregnancy
- PCOS / PMOS
- Thyroid disease
- High prolactin
- Weight loss
- Excessive exercise
- Stress
- Ovarian disorders
What is premature ovarian insufficiency?
Premature ovarian insufficiency means reduced ovarian function before the age of 40.
It can cause irregular or absent periods and reduced fertility.
Can stress stop periods?
Significant physical or psychological stress can affect the hormones responsible for ovulation and temporarily disrupt periods.