Causes of Cessation of Menstruation
Common causes of secondary amenorrhea include:
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Stopping birth control pills
- Menopause
- Some birth control methods, such as Depo-Provera
Other factors that can cause amenorrhea include:
- Stress
- Poor diet
- Depression
- Taking certain medications
- Rapid weight loss
- Vigorous exercise
- Ongoing illness
- Sudden weight gain or obesity
- Hormonal imbalances caused by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Thyroid gland abnormalities
- Tumors in the ovaries or brain (rare)
