Amenorrhea is the lack of a menstrual cycle. This can occur naturally when women become pregnant or at the end of a woman's reproductive years, when menopause sets in. In addition, there are other conditions and environmental stresses that contribute to amenorrhea. In some, amenorrhea naturally reverses and, in others, prescription medication, such as birth control pills, are needed to restore menstruation.
Step 1
Start taking the birth control pills, according to the doctors instruction. Some doctors may want women to start the pills on a specific day of the week. Follow these instructions closely.
Step 2
Contact a physician if birth control has caused amenorrhea. Women who are currently on birth control pills and experiencing amenorrhea, should contact a health physician about changing the brand. Certain birth control pills can cause amenorrhea, while others can treat it.
Step 3
Take the birth control at the same time every day. For optimum effectiveness, birth control pills should be taken around the same time every day. Planned Parenthood suggest setting an alarm as a reminder.
Step 4
Take the birth control pills on a full stomach. Some women experience nausea with certain brands of birth control pills. To combat this nausea, take the birth control pills 30 minutes after a meal. Some women prefer to take them after dinner since dinner is least likely to be skipped.
Step 5
Keep an eye on the menstrual cycle. Women who were prescribed these pills to control amenorrhea should ask their physician about when they are expected to resume menstruation. If menstruation is not resumed in that time, contact a health professional about changing the brand. He will also be able to prescribe additional medications if needed.
Step 6
Do not double up doses. Follow the pharmacist's instruction on what to do if a dose is missed, but never double up doses. These pills contain a specific combination of hormones and may be ineffective if skipped or doubled up.
