Anorexia and amenorrhea

Anorexia and amenorrhea

Anorexia is an eating disorder where girls starve voluntary – it usually starts in puberty when girls have extreme weight loss. Anorexia symptoms start when weight loss is usually 10%-20% below the person’s normal body weight. People suffering from...
Amenorrhea (absence of periods)

Amenorrhea (absence of periods)

Amenorrhea is the absence of periods (menstrual bleeding) for more than 6 months. Absence of periods during 2-6 months called oligomenorrhea. Amenorrhea could be primary or secondary. Primary amenorrhea is the absence of menstrual bleeding and secondary sexual...