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Anorexia nervosa (anorexia, for short) is an eating disorder in which a person strictly reduces their calorie / food intake and exercises excessively in an attempt to lose weight.
Amenorrhea is the loss of the menstural cycle in a female. This can happen as a result of stress. Due to the lack of nutrients often found in the systems of people who suffer from anorexia, a girl will also lose her period. This is the body's natural survival instintc to try and conserve nutrients and energy.
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Why would a woman not get a period?
This is known as amenorrhea. The most common cause for amenorrhea is pregnancy.
What is the prognosis of amenorrhea?
Prolonged amenorrhea can lead to infertility and other medical problems such as osteoporosis.If the halt in the normal period is caused by stress or illness, periods should begin again when the stress passes or the illness is treated.
What can help to prevent amenorrhea?
Simply following a healthy exercise and nutritional program can help prevent amenorrhea, as can reducing stress and learning relaxation techniques.
What are the common causes of secondary amenorrhea?
Some of the causes of primary amenorrhea can also cause secondary amenorrhea.The most common cause of seconardy amenorrhea is pregnancy.The cessation of menstruation also occurs permanently after menopause or a hysterectomy.
Is it amenorrhea cause death?
i wanna know if menorhagia cause death.
How is amenorrhea prevented?
Primary amenorrhea caused by a congenital condition cannot be prevented.however, women should maintain a healthy diet, with plenty of exercise, rest, and not too much stress, avoiding smoking.However,many cases of amenorrhea cannot be prevented.
What are primary causes for secondary amenorrhea?
Causes include pregnancy or breastfeeding, sudden weight loss or gain, intense exercise, stress.
Can stress cause rectal hemroids?
according to my medical doctor, stress can cause hemroids to flare up. stress does not cause hemroids.
Which can cause stress fracture?
The overuse of a bone can cause a stress fracture.
What is the only symptom of primary amenorrhea?
The only symptom of primary amenorrhea is delayed menstruation.
What is primary amenorrhea?
Primary amenorrhea refers to not having a menstrual period at the age of puberty.
What ovarian problems can cause secondary amenorrhea?
Problems with or surgery on the ovaries, including removal of the ovaries, cysts or ovarian tumors.
