Best Doctors for Missed Periods Treatment in South Tukoganj, Indore

Missed periods can also be called as amenorrhea. There are two main types of amenorrhea such as primary amenorrhea and secondary amenorrhea. Primary amenorrhea can be described as the absence of periods until the age of 15 years or more. Secondary amenorrhea can be described as the absence of periods for three or more months continuously. There are symptoms that can be seen with missed periods includes hair loss, vision changes, nipple discharge, headache, excess facial hair and acne, pelvic pain. Missed periods can be due to several reasons such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause, use of contraceptives, low body weight, certain medications, stress, hormonal imbalances such as thyroid malfunction, extreme physical exercise, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), pituitary tumor, premature menopause, uterine scarring, problems in sexual organs such as absence of reproductive organs, structural abnormality of vagina. The diagnosis will be done through pregnancy test, thyroid function test, ovary function test, male hormone test, MRI scan, prolactin test, ultrasound examination. Management of missed periods will depend on the underlying cause.