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Amennorhea
The absence of menstruation. Temporary amenorrhea may occur after stopping oral contraceptives. About 90% of all women who have ovulated regularly before taking the pill will have again begun to do so by three months after stopping oral contraceptives.
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Date Last Modified: 08/25/2003 00:00