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10 Reasons Your Period Stopped—And What to Do About It

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In this video, we’re going to discuss the different types of amenorrhea, why they might cause you to miss your periods and the 10 most common reasons why people may be missing periods.

A lot can go wrong with a woman’s reproductive system, resulting in amenorrhoea. If you’re having trouble getting your periods, wondering why you’re missing periods, or why your periods are lighter than usual or are just curious about what causes amenorrhoea, this video is for you. We hope you find this video helpful.

After watching this video, you’ll be able to recognise some of the signs of amenorrhoea and get the help you need to start resolving the issue!

We’ll also discuss how you can determine which type of amenorrhoea you have. You will learn the different types of amenorrhoea and the 10 main reasons a woman might not get her periods.

Covered in this video:

  • What is amenorrhea?
  • What is the difference in primary and secondary amenorrhea?
  • When is a missed period a problem?
  • What can prevent your periods?
  • What is premature ovarian failure?
  • Can exercising too much cause you to lose your periods?
  • Can stress impact your periods?
  • What is PCOS? (Watch this video if you want to know more about PCOS
  • Can your thyroid gland affect your periods?

Posted: 15/03/2023

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