Question

What will happen if mensuration does not occur in females?

Answer 1

If menstruation does not occur in females, there may be various possibilities:

1. Woman undergoing normal menstrual cycle but skips its periods. It may be due to

• pregnancy.
• hormonal imbalance like elevated level of prolactin.
• stress.
• breast feeding.
• side effects of birth control pills.

2. Medical conditions: Woman suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome, Cushing's disease, thyroid malfunction, etc exhibit irregular menstrual cycle or even stop menstruating in the worst condition.

3. Menopause is one of the causes in the aging women when menstruation stops permanently.