What to do if secondary amenorrhea is not treated

If secondary amenorrhea is not treated, it may lead to endocrine disorders, infertility and other problems. It is recommended to seek medical treatment in time and improve it by combining drug treatment, lifestyle adjustment and Chinese medicine conditioning. Secondary amenorrhea is usually caused by endocrine disorders, ovarian dysfunction, excessive mental stress or malnutrition, and requires targeted treatment according to the specific cause.

1. Drug treatment is the main intervention for secondary amenorrhea. Progesterone, estrogen-progestin combination therapy and ovulation-inducing drugs are common choices. Progesterone can be used to regulate the menstrual cycle, estrogen-progestin combination therapy is suitable for patients with low estrogen levels, and ovulation-inducing drugs are for women who have fertility needs but ovulation disorders. Medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor to avoid adjusting the dose or stopping the medication on your own.

2. Lifestyle adjustment plays an important role in improving secondary amenorrhea. Maintaining a regular schedule, avoiding staying up late and overwork, can help restore the balance of the endocrine system. Moderate exercise such as yoga, jogging or swimming can relieve stress and promote blood circulation. In terms of diet, eat more foods rich in iron, B vitamins and high-quality protein, such as lean meat, fish, green leafy vegetables and nuts, and avoid excessive dieting or overeating.

3. Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning can be used as an auxiliary treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that secondary amenorrhea is often related to insufficient qi and blood, liver depression and qi stagnation or kidney deficiency, and symptoms can be improved through acupuncture, moxibustion or Chinese medicine conditioning. Commonly used Chinese medicines include angelica, Chuanxiong, Rehmannia glutinosa, etc., which have the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, regulating menstruation and relieving pain. Acupuncture can choose Guanyuan, Sanyinjiao, Zusanli and other acupoints to help regulate endocrine function.

4. Psychological counseling cannot be ignored during treatment. Long-term excessive mental stress may lead to dysfunction of the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian axis, which in turn causes amenorrhea. Psychological counseling, meditation or relaxation training can relieve anxiety and depression and improve endocrine status. At the same time, the support of family and society also has a positive effect on the patient's psychological recovery.

5. Regular examination and monitoring are the key to ensuring the effectiveness of treatment. B-ultrasound, six sex hormone tests and thyroid function tests can be used to evaluate ovarian function, endocrine status and overall health. Based on the examination results, doctors can adjust the treatment plan in a timely manner to avoid worsening or recurrence of the disease.

Failure to treat secondary amenorrhea may cause a series of health problems. Patients are advised to take comprehensive treatment measures as early as possible, including drug therapy, lifestyle adjustments, Chinese medicine conditioning and psychological counseling, and regularly check and monitor changes in the condition to achieve the best treatment effect and prevent the occurrence of complications.