Welcome to EmpowHER. So glad that you have scheduled an appointment with a gynecologist.
The menstrual cycle is regulated by a balance of hormones. They are follicle-stimulating hormone and lutenizing hormone, which are produced by the pituitary gland, and estrogen and progesterone, which are primarily produced by the ovaries.
During periods of stress, your hypothalamus, a tiny region at the base of your brain, sets off an alarm system in your body. Through a combination of nerve and hormonal signals, this system prompts your adrenal glands, located atop your kidneys, to release a surge of hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol. Cortisol will curb functions that would be considered nonessential, the menstrual cycle being one. High cortisol levels can lead to irregular menstrual cycles.
Thyroid disorders and polycystic ovarian syndrome can cause irregular menstrual cycles as well.
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Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER. So glad that you have scheduled an appointment with a gynecologist.
The menstrual cycle is regulated by a balance of hormones. They are follicle-stimulating hormone and lutenizing hormone, which are produced by the pituitary gland, and estrogen and progesterone, which are primarily produced by the ovaries.
During periods of stress, your hypothalamus, a tiny region at the base of your brain, sets off an alarm system in your body. Through a combination of nerve and hormonal signals, this system prompts your adrenal glands, located atop your kidneys, to release a surge of hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol. Cortisol will curb functions that would be considered nonessential, the menstrual cycle being one. High cortisol levels can lead to irregular menstrual cycles.
Thyroid disorders and polycystic ovarian syndrome can cause irregular menstrual cycles as well.
I think you will find helpful information on the EmpowHER Amenorrhea home page
https://www.empowher.com/condition/amenorrhea/definition
Regards,
January 30, 2015 - 10:26amMaryann
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