Warning: Missing menstruation can lead to infertility

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Menstruation is a natural physiological phenomenon of women, when women suddenly lose their period, it is a sign of many underlying diseases. Even the absence of menstruation can lead to infertility, seriously affecting the reproductive health of women.
Find out about this phenomenon with BSCK II Bui Thi Thu, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Vinmec Hai Phong General Hospital.

1. Why can missing periods lead to infertility?

Most women, when suddenly losing their period, feel bewildered and ask questions such as whether they have broken the plan or not, or due to psychological stress,...
There are many causes leading to this problem. The phenomenon of amenorrhea in women such as: pregnancy, oral contraceptive use, stress, use of special drugs (corticosteroids, antidepressants, anti-psychotics, thyroid treatment, chemotherapy) ), have a chronic disease or have thyroid problems.
However, missing periods is also a sign of polycystic syndrome, which can potentially lead to infertility. At that time, high estrogen and androgen levels persist, not up and down like in a normal menstrual cycle because the pituitary gland decreases hormone secretion, not producing ovulation and menstruation. This condition causes women to lose their periods. Manifestations of this syndrome are often accompanied by obesity, amenorrhea or abnormal uterine bleeding. Thus, on the issue of whether or not a period can lead to infertility, the correct answer is that amenorrhea signals difficulty in conceiving, leading to infertility, even infertility in women.

2. When to see a doctor when you miss your period?

When the absence of menstruation persists, women need to pay attention and see a doctor immediately to prevent the risk of infertility due to a missed period. Women should not be subjective and should go to medical facilities when experiencing the following symptoms:
Missing periods for 3-6 months or longer. Headaches, hair loss or changes in vision.

Breasts secrete milk or fluid. After 3-6 months of pregnancy-related surgery, menstruation has not returned. Facial hair grows too much. Acne . Pelvic pain.

3. So what to do when the period is lost?

According to Dr. Bui Thi Thu: At medical facilities, specialist doctors will examine, test as well as perform paraclinical methods to determine the status of women's menstrual loss and have treatment directions. respectable.
Loss of menstruation not only affects the hormonal imbalance, but if left for a long time, it can lead to infertility - infertility. Therefore, to treat missed periods, the first thing you need to determine is the correct cause of this phenomenon is natural, medical or psychological. As soon as you notice an irregular period, see your doctor for an accurate diagnosis. Besides, you also need to note some of the following points:
Implement a healthy lifestyle. Review how to eat and exercise to have an ideal weight. Live in moderation, create a balance between work, rest and leisure time. Pay attention to the feeling of changes in the body, comprehensive examination every 3-6 months. Do not use alcohol, tobacco, drugs... Besides, to limit discomfort during menstruation, women should:
Take a warm bath. Brew fresh ginger juice to drink 3 times a day. Drink beet juice 2 times a day. Drink more water than usual. In addition, it is possible to drink dong quai, wormwood, umami, ... to help relieve menstrual pain, regulate menstruation, and women's skin is also rosy and brighter.
Missing periods is a very serious condition if it goes on and on without treatment. This adversely affects the reproductive health and future of women, and even loss of menstruation can lead to infertility. Therefore, when seeing abnormal symptoms of the menstrual cycle, women need to go to reputable gynecological examination facilities to be examined and consulted by specialized doctors for timely treatment.

At the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec International General Hospital with a team of experienced obstetricians and gynecologists is a prestigious address for you to examine and treat menstrual loss in particular, as well as gynecological problems. Generally speaking. For gynecological health care and advice, you can refer to the Basic Gynecological Examination and Screening Package at the Hospital.
Consultant by: Specialist Doctor II Bui Thi Thu
Doctor Bui Thi Thu has 25 years of experience in examination and treatment in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. was former deputy head of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and Gynecology, the required examination department for many years at Hai Phong Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital.
Doctor with strengths and deep understanding in: Laparoscopic surgery for gynecological diseases: uterine and ovarian tumors. Surgery for breast, vulvar, vaginal, and cervical tumors. Obstetric surgery: Caesarean section, examination and treatment of endocrine disorders in women of all ages.

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