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Amenorrhea

By Kimberly Read & Marcia Purse, About.com

Updated September 11, 2006

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Definition:
Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation. Amenorrhea may occur as a side effect of some antidepressants and antipsychotic medications.
Pronunciation: ay-MEN-uh-REE-uh
Also Known As: amenia
Alternate Spellings: amenorrhoea
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