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What is Secondary Amenorrhea?

By Tracee Cornforth, About.com Guide

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Question: What is Secondary Amenorrhea?
Answer: You may have secondary amenorrhea if you have had at least one previous period. Causes of missed periods include pregnancy, stress, breast feeding, menopause, weight changes, discontinuing use of oral contraceptives, ovarian cysts, and sport-related exercise.

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