Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: Part 1- What is FHA? Do You Have It? What Is The Diagnosis?

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses functional hypothalamic amenorrhea, what it is, and how it is diagnosed. It's important to remember that your period is a vital sign and something like FHA can impact your health. If you do not have period, this needs to be discussed with your doctor. Come back for part 2!

Questions answered:

What is amenorrhea?

What is primary amenorrhea?

What is secondary amenorrhea?What do you need to have a period?

What has to happen for you to ovulate?

What is the importance of your brain?

What hormones do your ovaries make?

What can cause amenorrhea?

What is the hypothalamus?

What is the importance of the pituitary gland?What blood hormones are tested?

How can low estrogen levels impact your health?

What are low estrogen symptoms?

What causes functional hypothalamic amenorrhea?

How can you help your body get back on track?

How is FHA diagnosed?