Hypothalamic Amenorrhea in Working Women: Causes and Recovery
Hypothalamic amenorrhea is when periods stop because the brain switches off the hormones that drive ovulation. In working women it is usually triggered by a mix of chronic stress, eating too little for the energy used, and intense exercise. Restoring energy balance and reducing stress usually brings periods back, often within six to twelve months.
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: The PALM-COEIN Causes Explained
Abnormal uterine bleeding is any bleeding from the uterus that is irregular in timing, too heavy, too long or occurs between periods, in a woman who is not pregnant. Doctors use the FIGO PALM-COEIN system to sort its causes into structural ones (polyps, adenomyosis, fibroids, cancer) and non-structural ones such as hormonal and clotting problems.
Female Menses Problem: Types and Causes of Menstrual Disorders
A female menses problem is any menstrual disorder that changes how often, how long or how heavily you bleed, or how much pain you feel. The main types are amenorrhoea, oligomenorrhoea, heavy bleeding, painful periods, bleeding between periods and PMS or PMDD. PCOS, thyroid disease, fibroids and stress are common causes.