Is amenorrhea related to the kidneys?

Written by Jia Rui
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on September 18, 2024
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Generally, amenorrhea is not greatly related to the kidneys. The most typical clinical presentation of amenorrhea is the absence or cessation of menstrual periods. There are many reasons that can cause amenorrhea, such as being chilled, fatigue, emotions, bacterial infections, medications, and diseases that lead to hormonal imbalances in the body.

If amenorrhea occurs, it can be managed through dietary adjustments. Eating a balanced diet, without being picky or selective, consciously increasing intake of high-protein and high-calorie foods can be beneficial for hormone production and conversion, maintaining normal menstruation. Additionally, it is important to keep a cheerful mood to avoid causing disruptions in qi and blood. If dietary adjustments are insufficient, it is necessary to visit a hospital to check the underlying causes.

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Can amenorrhea be treated effectively?

Generally, amenorrhea can be managed effectively. Clinically, the most typical symptoms of amenorrhea are the absence of menstruation and the cessation of menstrual periods. There are many causes of amenorrhea, which may include exposure to cold, fatigue, emotional stress, bacterial infections, medications, and diseases, all leading to hormonal imbalances in the body. Dietary adjustments can be made to manage amenorrhea, such as avoiding picky and imbalanced eating, consciously increasing the intake of high-protein and high-calorie foods, which is beneficial for hormone production and conversion, and maintaining regular menstruation. It is also important to keep a cheerful mood to avoid disturbances in the flow of energy and blood, leading to irregular menstruation, as well as maintaining reasonable work and rest schedules, avoiding staying up late, and ensuring that the body's biological clock functions normally.

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Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation.

Amenorrhea is a type of endocrine disorder and menstrual irregularity in women. Normally, women have a menstrual period once a month. If there is no menstrual period for three consecutive months, it is medically referred to as amenorrhea. There are physiological and pathological types of amenorrhea. Physiological amenorrhea, such as during pregnancy, is normal when periods stop. Or it could be a physiological abnormality, for example, not having periods for three months during breastfeeding, which is also considered physiological. Pathological amenorrhea commonly includes conditions like intrauterine adhesions or ovarian dysfunction, premature ovarian failure, and so on. In such cases, it is necessary to visit a hospital for relevant examinations and then provide treatment based on the results of those examinations.

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Can amenorrhea undergo IVF?

Whether amenorrhea is suitable for IVF depends firstly on the cause of the amenorrhea. If the amenorrhea is due to ovarian failure, with an AMH value less than 1, indicating diminished ovarian function, IVF would not be successful in this scenario. However, if the AMH, indicating ovarian reserve, is greater than 1 and the amenorrhea is caused by hormonal imbalances, then IVF can be considered. If the amenorrhea is due to uterine adhesions, adhesion dissection can be performed. If, following the dissection, the endometrium develops well and the adhesions are treated, IVF can be considered. Moreover, if the amenorrhea is associated with conditions like galactorrhea-amenorrhea syndrome or polycystic ovarian syndrome, which are also due to hormonal imbalances, adjusting hormone levels to normal can also make IVF a viable option. Therefore, whether IVF is possible with amenorrhea depends on identifying the cause of the amenorrhea, and decisions can be made based on that.

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What should I do if my period has been absent for three months?

If a woman does not menstruate for three months, medically this is called amenorrhea. If she is relatively young, it is essential to visit a hospital for relevant examinations. Generally, an ultrasound is conducted first to check the thickness of the endometrial lining and to assess if there are any organic diseases affecting the uterus or ovaries. If the endometrium appears thin and there are no organic diseases, further examinations should include tests for six sex hormones, which are indicators of ovarian function. If the results suggest premature ovarian failure or some endocrine disorders, treatment can be tailored according to these findings. Moreover, if the woman has reached menopausal age and indeed has not menstruated for three months, this condition is considered amenorrhea, which might be physiological. Hence, if an older woman experiences amenorrhea, it is likely true menopausal amenorrhea. Additionally, if a woman who normally has regular menstrual cycles does not menstruate for three months, pregnancy cannot be ruled out, and it is crucial to conduct relevant tests for early pregnancy.

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Causes of Amenorrhea

Amenorrhea can be physiological or pathological. Physiological amenorrhea, for example, occurs during the breastfeeding period when menstruation is irregular for three consecutive months; this is considered normal. Also, some patients may experience temporary amenorrhea due to medications used to treat conditions such as endometriosis, which is also normal. Pathological amenorrhea, commonly seen in clinical settings, includes conditions such as ovarian dysfunction, severe intrauterine adhesions, premature ovarian failure, or other endocrine disorders, which can result in the absence of menstruation. It is essential for individuals experiencing amenorrhea to undergo relevant medical examinations to identify the cause, followed by appropriate treatments based on the findings.