Amenorrhoea

usgb/eɪˌmenəˈriːə/
noun

The absence of menstrual periods in a woman.

The doctor diagnosed her condition as amenorrhoea due to excessive exercise.
Visual representation of "amenorrhoea" - The absence of menstrual periods in a woman

Often appears as...

  • primary amenorrhoea
  • secondary amenorrhoea

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Gender Specific

Amenorrhoea is used exclusively for females because it refers to the absence of menstrual cycles.

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The gynecologist explained that amenorrhoea is a condition that only affects women.
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Medical Condition

Understand amenorrhoea as a medical condition, which may indicate health issues, not just a missed period.

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Her amenorrhoea was actually signaling an underlying thyroid problem.
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Primary vs Secondary

Distinguish between primary amenorrhoea (never having periods) and secondary (periods stopping).

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She was diagnosed with primary amenorrhoea because she never started menstruating.
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