Treatment
Treatment for amenorrhea is dependent upon the cause of the condition:
- Congenital birth defect—may be correctable by surgery
- Pituitary tumor—treatments usually involve surgery or radiation therapy
- Hormonal irregularity—hormone therapy, including oral contraceptives, may cause menstruation to begin
- Weight related—improved diet, including healthy caloric intake and a reasonable exercise routine usually restores hormonal balance and menstruation
- Medical condition—if effective treatment is available, it may restore menstruation
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