<unk>  refers to the practice of using hormonal management to stop or reduce menstrual bleeding. In contrast to surgical options for this purpose, such as hysterectomy or endometrial ablation, hormonal methods to manipulate menstruation are reversible. There are a number of medical conditions for which fewer menstrual periods and less blood loss may be beneficial. In addition,<unk>  of hormonal cyclicity may benefit menstrual-related mood disorders or other conditions which increase in frequency with menses. Management of menstruation may be a challenge for those with developmental delay or intellectual disability, and<unk>  can benefit individuals with specific job or activity-related needs. There is increasing attention being given to<unk>  for individuals who were assigned female at birth, but whose gender identity is male, and who may experience dysphoria with menstruation.<unk>  is also being used by individuals with a variety of personal reasons to have less frequent or no menses, including honeymoon, vacations, travel, or other specific reasons. Most options for the<unk>  of menstrual bleeding are not immediately 100% effective, and with many options, unscheduled bleeding (termed "breakthrough bleeding") can occur; for many options for<unk> , breakthrough bleeding becomes less frequent with time.
Menstrual suppression
Post-vacation blues
Blennorrhoea
Irregular menstruation
Lactational amenorrhea
Exercise amenorrhoea
Intermenstrual bleeding
Hypomenorrhea