1. Treat the Underlying Causes
Amenorrhea, particularly secondary amenorrhea, is commonly caused by underlying conditions. When these conditions are treated, then amenorrhea is commonly diminished as well. Polycystic ovary syndrome, for example, is often associated with amenorrhea. Other major medical conditions related to the reproductive system, like endometriosis, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer or an infection, can also play a part. It should also be noted that even simple illnesses like the common cold can occasionally wreak havoc on your menstrual cycle, so sometimes just getting plenty of rest and beating your illness can reduce or cure amenorrhea. However, you should always speak to your doctor about amenorrhea if you find that it continues regardless of lifestyle changes or otherwise-perfect health.
2. Make Lifestyle Changes
Treating stress through meditation, increased sleep, exercise or even weight loss can help alleviate the amenorrhea. Remember, however, that certain medications such as anti-depressants or anti-psychotics can cause amenorrhea, so if you're taking any of these medications, then you should expect amenorrhea to be a side effect until treatment has ended.
3. Stop Taking Birth Control
Birth control pills sometimes can cause amenorrhea. If you are taking birth control in order to prevent pregnancy or regulate hormone levels and the menstrual cycle, then amenorrhea may just be a part of the process. No longer taking birth control will most likely stop the amenorrhea, although regular periods may not return for several months. If you continue to experience amenorrhea six months after ceasing to use birth control, then you need to talk to your doctor about the possibility of other conditions being present.
4. Take Hormones
Hormone treatments are sometimes used to regulate the menstrual cycle, just like birth control. Taking fertility medication, for example, helps encourage the menstrual cycle and influences your period. Taking fertility medication to get pregnant commonly reduces or eliminates amenorrhea in most women.
