Amenorrhoea (BE), amenorrhea (AmE), or amenorrhœa, is the absence of a menstrual period in a woman of reproductive age. Physiological states of amenorrhoea are seen during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding), the latter also forming the basis of a form of contraception known as the lactational amenorrhoea method. Outside of the reproductive y... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amenorrhoea
<gynaecology> The absence or discontinuation or abnormal stoppage of the menstrual periods. ... Synonym: amenia. ... Origin: Gr. Men = month, rhoia = flow ... (14 May 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973