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The
menstrual cycle is interrupted during pregnancy
and breastfeeding, and stops after menopause or
hysterectomy. Absent periods are abnormal and will
affect fertility.
Symptoms:
1.
Menstrual periods never start.
2.
Interrupted periods.
Complications:
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1.
Inability to get pregnant.
Causes:
Primary
1.
Delayed puberty due to : (a) Heredity
factors; (b) Hormonal disorders; (3) Missing
female sex chromosome.
2.
Congenital defects.
3.
A severe illness in childhood.
Secondary
1.
After stopping oral contraceptive pills.
2.
Emotional stress.
3.
Strenuous physical activity.
4.
Hormonal disorders.
5.
Severe weight loss, starvation.
6.
Obesity.
7.
Disorders of the reproductive organs.
8.
Diseases.
9.
Certain medicines.
Consult
a doctor if you have never menstruated by age 16
or you have suddenly stopped menstruating for no
reason.
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