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Understand Why Menstruation Stops -- Find out on Mayo Clinic Health Oasis, http://www.mayohealth.org
What: Learn about amenorrhea, the absence of menstruation. The resulting absence of menstrual periods for prolonged periods of time can cause emotional distress and infertility.
The article includes information on normal ovulation, why menstruation might stop, what to watch for and how to avoid amenorrhea. As well, there are links for articles on: women's sex hormones, pregnancy, breastfeeding, a stress quiz, obesity, and eating disorders.
When: Starting March 23, 2000
Where: Mayo Clinic Health Oasis, http://www.mayohealth.org in the "Women's Health Center"
Note: This article proves to be an excellent resource for an understanding of why menstruation stops. Amenorrhea may deprive a woman's body of estrogen and progesterone, two important hormones. If untreated, amenorrhea can increase the risk of infertility, osteoporosis, heart disease and endometrial cancer.
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