Oligomenorrhea: Prevention

To prevent oligomenorrhea, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.

Behavioral risk factors

  • Consumption of stimulants
    • Alcohol
  • Drug use
    • Amphetamines (indirect sympathomimetic).
    • Heroin
    • LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide/lysergide)
  • Physical activity
    • Competitive sports
  • Psycho-social situation
    • Psychosocial stress
  • Overweight (BMI ≥ 25; obesity).

Other risk factors

  • Lactation period (breastfeeding phase)