Secondary Amenorrhea
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Secondary amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation for several months in a woman who previously had regular cycles. It is not a disease in itself, but a sign that can have different origins.
Possible causes: pregnancy is a frequent cause; hormonal changes, stress, significant weight variations, intense exercise, or some conditions of the glands that regulate the cycle also play a role.
What may accompany it: depending on the origin, other signs may appear, such as changes in weight, skin, or mood.
Which specialist evaluates it? The gynecologist evaluates the causes related to the menstrual cycle, and the endocrinologist is involved when a hormonal origin is suspected. If your menstruation is absent for several cycles without a clear explanation, discussing it with a professional makes it possible to better guide its evaluation.
Data on 1,871 doctors who treat secondary amenorrhea
Which specialist treats secondary amenorrhea?
Secondary amenorrhea should be evaluated by a gynecologist, who identifies the cause of missed periods in a woman who was previously menstruating. An internist can support the general health assessment. See this specialist if you have missed periods for more than three months and are not pregnant.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in secondary amenorrhea
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jessica Avalos Nigoche
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Frequently asked questions
What is secondary amenorrhea?
Secondary amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation for several months in a woman who previously had regular cycles. It is not a disease in itself, but a sign that can have different origins.
Which doctor treats secondary amenorrhea?
Secondary amenorrhea should be evaluated by a gynecologist, who identifies the cause of missed periods in a woman who was previously menstruating. An internist can support the general health assessment. See this specialist if you have missed periods for more than three months and are not pregnant.