Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) refers to a condition in which your hypothalamus results in the stopping of your periods. It is also known as Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea or FHA.
The hypothalamus is the control center of one\u2019s brain and has several functions. It is responsible for hunger, body temperature, and certain reproductive functions.
Amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) is a symptom in itself. However, Hypothalamic Amenorrhea can lead to several other range of symptoms.
These symptoms often include physical changes like low weight and irregular menstruation. It may also give rise to psychological symptoms.
In this article, we will discuss the Hypothalamic Amenorrhea symptoms in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Amenorrhea symptoms<\/a> primarily revolve around the absence of menstruation<\/a>, FHA usually comprises a collection of symptoms.\u00a0 Some of the most common symptoms associated with FHA are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Besides these symptoms, some women may also experience psychological symptoms like Stress and Anxiety<\/a>.
According to the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM<\/a>), FHA is responsible for about 20-30% of Secondary Amenorrhea in women or Assigned Women at Birth (AFAB). This condition affects about 1.62 million women between 18 and 44 years old in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s proceed further and discuss the above-mentioned symptoms of HA in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n