Amenorrhea: when periods stop.. or don't start

For most women, “that time of the month” or the days leading up to it are not their favorite. But menstruation is a sign of our ability as a species to reproduce, which is why the absence of a monthly period (“amenorrhea”) in girls and women from about 16 to 45 years old who are not pregnant is a health problem. There are two types of amenorrhea: if a girl has not started her first period by the age of 16, it’s called “primary amenorrhea”. “Secondary amenorrhea” is more common, affecting up to 7% of females, and occurs when the period has already started but then stops for 6 months or longer.

Menstrual cycle problemsAnna VakilFebruary 20, 2026Menstrual problems, Menstrual disorders, Irregular periods, Hormone imbalance, Hormone problems, Amenorrhea, Metrorrhagia, Primary amenorrhea, Secondary amenorrhea, Skipped periods, Delayed period

PCOS: Is it just about the ovaries?

(Yes, this is a pomegranate, somewhat similar to but easier to look at than, a polycystic ovary).

10% of all women of child-bearing age have it, along with 75% of women with irregular periods, and it is the most common cause of female-associated problems with infertility. So if you have been diagnosed with it, you have lots of company.

Menstrual cycle problemsAnna VakilSeptember 19, 2023Polycystic ovarian syndrome, PCOS, Irregular periods, Amenorrhea, Ovarian pain, Abdominal pain, Hormonal imbalance, Acne, Obesity, Chronic weight problems, Type 2 diabetes, Hair loss, Painful periods

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