<P> The social effects of amenorrhoea on a person vary significantly . Amenorrhoea is often associated with anorexia nervosa and other eating disorders , which have their own effects . If secondary amenorrhoea is triggered early in life , for example through excessive exercise or weight loss , menarche may not return later in life . A woman in this situation may be unable to become pregnant , even with the help of drugs . Long - term amenorrhoea leads to an estrogen deficiency which can bring about menopause at an early age . The hormone estrogen plays a significant role in regulating calcium loss after ages 25 -- 30 . When her ovaries no longer produce estrogen because of amenorrhoea , a woman is more likely to suffer rapid calcium loss , which in turn can lead to osteoporosis . Increased testosterone levels cause by amenorrhoea may lead to body hair growth and decreased breast size . Increased levels of androgens , especially testosterone , can also lead to ovarian cysts . Some research among amenorrhoeic runners indicates that the loss of menses may be accompanied by a loss of self - esteem . </P>
<P> The social effects of amenorrhoea on a person vary significantly . Amenorrhoea is often associated with anorexia nervosa and other eating disorders , which have their own effects . If secondary amenorrhoea is triggered early in life , for example through excessive exercise or weight loss , menarche may not return later in life . A woman in this situation may be unable to become pregnant , even with the help of drugs . Long - term amenorrhoea leads to an estrogen deficiency which can bring about menopause at an early age . The hormone estrogen plays a significant role in regulating calcium loss after ages 25 -- 30 . When her ovaries no longer produce estrogen because of amenorrhoea , a woman is more likely to suffer rapid calcium loss , which in turn can lead to osteoporosis . Increased testosterone levels cause by amenorrhoea may lead to body hair growth and decreased breast size . Increased levels of androgens , especially testosterone , can also lead to ovarian cysts . Some research among amenorrhoeic runners indicates that the loss of menses may be accompanied by a loss of self - esteem . </P>
amenorrhea is often associated with lower estrogen levels and an increased risk of -- -- -- -- . ​
amenorrhea is often associated with lower estrogen levels and an increased risk of -- -- -- -- . ​
osteoporosis
osteoporosis