Amenorrhea refers to the seizing or stopping of the menstrual flow due to several factors such as health conditions, usage of birth control, and most commonly, pregnancy.

2. What are the types?

There are two types: primary and secondary amenorrhea.

3. What are the causes?

It is caused by many things, some of which include pregnancy, birth control, genetic conditions, disorders in the development of the reproductive organs, illness, etc.

READ: The difference between Primary & Secondary, Causes, and Treatment

4. How can you prevent it?

Primary amenorrhea cannot be prevented, only treated. Secondary amenorrhea, however, can be prevented by avoiding certain contraceptives like Depo Provera, exercising and eating right to regulate the body mass index.

5. Does it have a cure?

It can be treated with lifestyle changes, hormonal pills, birth control pills or in some cases, surgery.

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