What is Amenorrhea? It is the medical term used to describe the absence of the menstrual cycle in a woman either on temporary or permanent basis. Amenorrhea can either be primary or secondary. In Primary amenorrhea, no menstruation has ever occurred in the woman by the age of 16. Most cases of primary amenorrhea have their roots in genetic or anatomical abnormalities especially from birth. Secondary amenorrhea occurs as a cessation of the period after a woman has begun. A woman will be said to have secondary amenorrhea if she goes for three consecutive months without seeing it. Amenorrhea is not necessarily a disease but a symptom that points to something else going on in the reproductive system of the woman. Causes of Amenorrhea. 1. Natural causes During the normal cause of a woman's life she will experience amenorrhea for the following natural reasons. - Pregnancy. - Breast feeding - Menopause. 2.Use of Contraceptives. Some women who are on birth control pill