October 02, 2010 05:32pm EST 

Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea is a condition that suppresses menses in women; the initiation of functional hypothalamic amenorrhea stems from the hypothalamus - a segment of the overarching diencephalon, which houses the neurological governing segment of the brain. The onset of functional hypothalamic amenorrhea in females results from physiological factors, as no specific disease or anatomical catalyst has been deemed as responsible. Prior to the diagnosis of functional hypothalamic amenorrhea, physicians and practitioners administer pregnancy tests in order to rule out any question of pregnancy resulting in the absence of menses. In many cases, functional hypothalamic amenorrhea is found in women suffering from anorexia or extraneous ailments that induce substantial weight loss. Although there exists no definitive target weight scale systematic that guarantees the recapitulation of menses, there exist various treatments such as the intake of vitamins and supplements, in addition to the administration of a healthy weight target goal by a physician. In a recent study, subsequent to the achievement of an ideal body weight in females, over 80% of the women found that their individual menses returned. The average mean of the differentiation between weight at which menses was halted and the weight at which menses resumed was upwards of 4 pounds.

In the event that a woman suffering from functional hypothalamic amenorrhea wishes to get pregnant, she is advised to explore the services of fertility specialists only after the stabilization of body weight. While some fertility specialists or practitioners may opt to implement the use of ovulation-inducing medication, women suffering from functional hypothalamic amenorrhea rarely respond well these kinds of treatment. A large part of practitioners suggest that women suffering from FHA (functional hypothalamic amenorrhea) visit an Orthopedist in order to receive a diagnosis in regard to individual bone structure and integrity; this is of the utmost importance, due to the fact that healthy and stable bones will provide for substantial support for any weight gain sustained by women suffering from FHA.