Amenorrhea Treatments

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