secondary amenorrhea

noun

: the temporary or permanent cessation of menstruation in a woman who has previously experienced normal menses

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“Secondary amenorrhea.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/secondary%20amenorrhea. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.

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