Secondary amenorrhea can occur as a result of the formation of tumors, anomalies in the location of the genitals, inflammatory processes in the pelvis, fistulas of obstetric and gynecological origin. Secondary amenorrhea can also be the result of chronic poisoning with mercury, lead, morphine.
The causes of the disease are often anemia, acute and chronic infections,
malnutrition and diet, disruption of the endocrine glands,
decreased pituitary function. Secondary amenorrhea with lesions
thyroid gland, adrenal glands, uterus, ovaries, pituitary gland and hypothalamus.
Violation in the activity of one of the endocrine glands causes a complex of changes in all the others. Depending on the defeat of a particular organ, grade 2 amenorrhea is determined by peripheral or central origin. The second group includes a violation of the hypothalamus, cerebral cortex and pituitary gland.
In the development of the disease, a certain role can be played by the neuropsychic
factor. Secondary amenorrhea is often the result of prolonged severe
experiences, psychoses, severe fear. In this case, the diagnosis
does not cause difficulties, and the menstrual cycle is restored in the absence of
adverse factors. The anatomical causes of the development of amenorrhea are observed in girls with a thin physique, narrow pelvis and low weight. Delayed menstruation can be a consequence of a general delay in the development of the body. In this case, deviations can be detected with the help of ultrasound and gynecological examination.
Psychogenic amenorrhea of the 2nd degree can occur with a false pregnancy or
on the contrary, due to the fear of becoming pregnant. In this case, an increase
excretion of gonadotropic hormones. Up to 10% of women of childbearing age suffer from secondary amenorrhea. Most often, menstruation delay occurs in women who are actively involved in sports or dancing. Unbalanced and inadequate nutrition, as well as too powerful physical activity are the main reason for the absence of menstruation. In recent years, there has been an increase in the percentage of morbidity due to polycystic ovary and high levels of prolactin in the blood.
Uncontrolled diets in adolescence often lead to the disease. In many cases, amenorrhea can develop into anorexia, which is dangerous for a teenager. In this case, the help of a child psychologist is needed.
For the diagnosis of secondary amenorrhea, it is very important to analyze the level of hormones and ultrasound on
the presence of polycystic. If the cause is ovarian cysts, a woman
the appearance of acne and acne, fat deposition and infertility are also observed. Only
every fifth woman with polycystic disease does not suffer from secondary amenorrhea and may
conceive a child. The disease can be triggered by premature aging of the reproductive system. In cases where the ovaries cease to function before a woman reaches the age of 40, premature menopause occurs. Amenorrhea is accompanied by signs of menopause - insufficient production of vaginal secretions and “hot flashes”. Treatment in this case is carried out with synthetic female hormones estrogen.
The causes of the disease are many and the method of treatment depends entirely on the reasons
its callers. Gynecologists strongly recommend that you consult a doctor, not
self-medicate. Sometimes amenorrhea can be cured even by taking certain vitamins and mineral complexes. It should be borne in mind that the absence of menstruation does not guarantee contraception, therefore, even in the case of a prolonged absence of menstruation, you should protect yourself from unwanted pregnancy.