amenorrhea

or a·men·or·rhoe·a

[ ey-men-uh-ree-uh, uh-men- ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. absence of the menses.

amenorrhea

/ ā-mĕn′ə-rē′ə /

1. The absence of menstruation in a woman between puberty and menopause. Some causes include pregnancy, decreased body weight, endocrine and other medical disorders, and certain medications.

Other Words From

• a·menor·rheal a·menor·rhoeal a·menor·rheic a·menor·rhoeic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of amenorrhea¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; a- ⁶ + meno- + -rrhea

Example Sentences

Dr. Smith: Weight loss, changes in bone density and amenorrhea, which is when females aren’t menstruating.

From New York Times

Most astronauts choose to opt-out of menstruation altogether for the course of their space-faring, known as medically-induced amenorrhea.

From Salon

Most astronauts choose to opt-out of menstruation altogether for the course of their space-faring, known as medically-induced amenorrhea.

From Salon

The order requires the department to keep the 2016 language, which says: “Additionally, instruction in fertility awareness-based methods, including the lactation amenorrhea method, although less effective, should be provided for women desiring an alternative method.”

From Washington Times

The prolonged starvation of anorexia can lead to low estrogen and progesterone in women, often accompanied by amenorrhea.

From Washington Post