Gynecology

Abnormal Menstrual Periods

Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment

Treatment

Treatment options are selected once the cause of the infrequent or absent menstrual periods has been identified. Treatment can involve lifestyle changes such as moderation of diet or exercise habits and hormonal medications such as oral contraceptive pills, thyroid medication or estrogen replacement therapy.

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated February 28, 2008