Amenorrhea

Amenorrhea refers to the absence of menstruation during the fertile age of a woman for reasons other than pregnancy. Absence or disappearance of menstruation can be caused by various causes: stress, excessive effort, or excessive weight loss (anorexia). The oils listed below may regulate irregular menstruation (acts as emmenagogues) and must not be used at the time of pregnancy for the same reason. For more information on the safe use of oils at the time of pregnancy see Pregnancy / Motherhood.