failure to menstruate. Menstruation is the normal cyclic bleeding from the uterus in the female reproductive tract that occurs at approximately ... [7 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/a/58
Synonym for 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
Amenorrhea: Absence or cessation of menstruation. Amenorrhea is conventionally divided into primary and secondary amenorrhea. Primary amenorrhea -- menstruation never takes place. It fails to occur at puberty. Secondary amenorrhea -- menstruation starts but then stops. The absence of menstruation during pregnancy is a form of physiologic secondary ... Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=6993
The absence or abnormal cessation of menstruation in a woman that is not experiencing menopause. Amenorrhea can be caused a vareityof factors including pregnancy, dietary changes, emotional stress and exercise. Found on http://www.pregnology.com/