Amenorrhea is a problem that affects many women of all ages. There are three types of amenorrhea: primary, secondary, and athletic. The causation of each type is different and so the way to treat each of them is different. Some amenorrhea is harmless and has no bad effects on the body, but these three types have long term effects that can harm the body. Amenorrhea such as pregnecy or menopause being the cause is natural …showed first 75 words of 1190 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1190 total…marathon trials, many ate less than the RDA for protein. Amenorrhea is reversible, and you do not have to give up your sport to reverse it. Treatment typically includes a prescription for estrogen replacement in the form of an oral contraceptive. You may also need to increase your overall caloric intake, gain 2-3 percent of your body weight, add resistance training to your workout routine, and supplement with 1500 milligrams per day of calcium. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**