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Contents
  • Lifestyle Modifications
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Psychological Support

Therapies for Restoring Your Menstrual Cycle

Therapies for Restoring Your Menstrual Cycle

Why It Matters

Learn about the therapies available to help restore your menstrual cycle and improve your overall health if you're experiencing FHA.
Contents
  • Lifestyle Modifications
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Psychological Support

Lifestyle Modifications

The first step in restoring your menstrual cycle is to address lifestyle factors. This includes increasing your caloric intake and reducing excessive exercise. A team approach with healthcare providers, including a dietician and psychologist, can be beneficial in making effective changes.

Hormone Replacement Therapy

If lifestyle changes alone are not enough, hormone replacement therapy with estrogen and progestin may be considered. This helps restore hormone levels and improve symptoms like vaginal dryness and bone density issues associated with FHA.
Therapies focused on restoring menstrual health in individuals with Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea through lifestyle changes, hormone replacement, and psychological support.

Psychological Support

Psychological support, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, can be crucial for individuals with FHA. This therapy helps address underlying stress or eating disorders that may contribute to the condition, promoting mental and emotional well-being.

FAQs

What lifestyle changes help FHA?

Increasing calories and reducing exercise are key changes.

When is hormone therapy used?

When lifestyle changes are insufficient to restore menstruation.

How does psychological support help?

It addresses stress and eating disorders contributing to FHA.

Is a team approach beneficial?

Yes, involving multiple healthcare providers can enhance recovery.

The Bottom Line

Combining lifestyle adjustments, hormone therapy, and psychological support can effectively restore menstrual health in FHA.
Get started by consulting Doctronic to explore the best therapy options for you.
Additional References
  1. Gordon CM, Ackerman KE, Berga SL, et al. Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2017; 102:1413.
  2. Berga SL, Marcus MD, Loucks TL, et al. Recovery of ovarian activity in women with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea who were treated with cognitive behavior therapy. Fertil Steril 2003; 80:976.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.