Pregnancy is the most common reason for secondary amenorrhea. A
woman's periods may also stop temporarily due to:
breastfeeding
birth control pills
the birth control shot, such as medroxyprogesterone acetate
levonorgestrel implants
A woman's periods may not start up again for a while after she stops
using birth control pills, shots or implants. Usually, periods will
start again within 3 to 6 months.
Secondary amenorrhea may also be linked to:
depression
emotional stress
poor nutrition
drugs, such as tranquilizers or antidepressants
rapid weight loss or gain
chronic systemic illnesses, such as kidney failure or cancer
too much exercise
recent surgery
a hormonal imbalance, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
***found here:http://www.healthopedia.com/amenorrhea/
this may also help:
http://www.enlmedical.com/article/003149.htm
Although I post this information, I suggest she see her OBGYN or
family doctor, rather than self diagnosing the problem with the help
of Google addicts.
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