This term defines the absence of the menstrual cycle and distinguishes between:
Primary amenorrhea -> if the woman has never had a menstrual cycle, upon reaching the age of 16
Secondary amenorrhea -> if the menstrual cycle, previously present, stops
The main symptom is therefore the absence of menstruation and in the long run it can cause severe osteoporosis. Often the women most at risk are those who suffer from eating disorders and who therefore may have a mass index that is too low or too high. In these cases there is an absence of ovulation, with consequent impediment to conception.
The most common causes are unhealthy lifestyles, certain medications, excessive stress, being underweight, excessive exercise, hormonal imbalances, but also adhesions inside the uterine cavity.
The treatment of amenorrhea obviously depends on the causes. In case of nutritional imbalances, we act on the recovery or loss of body weight. If instead it is a pituitary or thyroid disorder, we resort to a specific pharmacological treatment; in case of ovarian failure, hormonal therapies are used, while in rare cases, surgery is also used.
In case of amenorrhea, osteopathy can be combined with other therapies, aiming to re-establish the correct mobility of the articular structures of the pelvis and its correct muscular and ligament elasticity. Furthermore, through gentle and simple techniques, osteopathy can work indirectly on the hormonal and neurovegetative system that regulate and influence the menstrual cycle.
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