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By Mayo Clinic staffTreatment depends on what's causing your amenorrhea. Your doctor may suggest that you make changes to your lifestyle depending on your weight, physical activity or stress level. If you have PCOS or hypothalamic amenorrhea, your doctor may prescribe oral contraceptives to treat the problem. Amenorrhea caused by thyroid or pituitary disorders may be treated with medications.
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