
Menstrual Cycle
Why did my period stop?
Amenorrhea means a missing period. It usually has an underlying cause, and many causes can be treated.
Dr. Erin Hartman is a public health scientist and registered nurse focused on the response to violence against women and girls and on sexual and reproductive health autonomy. Across three continents, she has conducted research, strengthened health systems and provider capacity, and supported survivors as a sexual assault forensic nurse.
Amenorrhea means a missing period. It usually has an underlying cause, and many causes can be treated.
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