The absence or abnormal stopping of menstrual periods in people who menstruate.
From Greek 'a-' (without) + 'men' (month) + 'rhoia' (flow), literally 'without monthly flow.' This medical term standardized in the 19th century to describe a gynecological condition.
Amenorrhea can result from intense exercise, extreme dieting, stress, or medical conditions—it's the body's signal that something needs attention, making it medically important, not shameful.
Medical term from Greek 'a-' (without) + 'meno-' (menstruation); historically used in male-dominated medicine with pathologizing framing; overlooked legitimate causes (e.g., systemic illness, athletic training, contraception) in favor of reproductive 'defect' narratives.
Use clinical precision; distinguish primary, secondary, and functional amenorrhea; discuss causes and treatment collaboratively with patient preferences centered.
["absence of menstruation","anovulation","reproductive variation"]
Women researchers like Katharina Dalton transformed understanding of menstrual dysfunction beyond pathology; recognize their work in depathologizing reproductive variation.
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