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secondary amenorrhea
Absence of three or more periods in a row in a previously menstruated person due to pregnancy or hormonal problems. In these cases, the body stops ovulating. 
Grammatical category Noun
Field Fertility problems
Level of specialization High
Definition source Mayo Clinic
Gender relationship Yes, woman
Specific to one sex Yes
Prevalence Woman
Equivalents

Spanish

amenorrea secundaria

Valenciano

amenorrea secundària
Associated concepts
Caused by
pregnancy
hormonal imbalances
Type of
amenorrhoea
Examples
Secondary amenorrhea is absent menses for more than three cycles or irregular menses for 6 months after the establishment of normal cycles. 
Other factors affecting bone health include secondary amenorrhea, tobacco use, alcohol abuse, and the quality of the diet especially calcium and vitamin D intake.