• Having no menstrual periods is called amenorrhea.
    Amenorrhea is normal in the following circumstances:

    Before puberty
    During pregnancy
    While breastfeeding
    After menopause

    At other times, it may be the first symptom of a serious disorder.
    Amenorrhea may be accompanied by other symptoms, depending on the cause. For example, women may develop masculine characteristics (virilization), such as excess body hair (hirsutism), a deepened voice, and increased muscle size. They may have headaches, vision problems, or a decreased sex drive. They may have difficulty becoming pregnant.
    In most women with amenorrhea, the ovaries do not release an egg. Such women cannot become pregnant.
    If amenorrhea lasts a long time, problems similar to those associated with menopause may develop. They include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, decreased bone density (osteoporosis), and an increased risk of heart and blood vessel disorders. Such problems occur because in women who have amenorrhea, the estrogen level is low.


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