Irregular menstruation

Irregular menstruation (pronunciation: /ɪˌrɛgjʊˈleɪʃən/), also known as oligomenorrhea, is a common issue related to the menstrual cycle. It refers to abnormal bleeding patterns in terms of frequency, duration, and volume.

Etymology

The term "irregular menstruation" is derived from the Latin words "irregularis" meaning not regular and "menstruus" meaning monthly. It is used to describe any deviation from the normal menstrual cycle.

Definition

Irregular menstruation is defined as a menstrual cycle that consistently falls outside the normal range (21-35 days). This can include cycles that are too short (polymenorrhea), too long (oligomenorrhea), unpredictable (menometrorrhagia), or absent (amenorrhea).

Causes

Irregular menstruation can be caused by a variety of factors, including hormonal imbalance, stress, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), thyroid disorders, and certain medications.

Symptoms

Symptoms of irregular menstruation can include periods that come too frequently or not often enough, bleeding between periods, excessively heavy or light bleeding, and missed periods.

Treatment

Treatment for irregular menstruation depends on the underlying cause. It may include lifestyle changes, hormonal therapy, or surgery in severe cases.

Related Terms

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Irregular menstruation
Wikipedia's article - Irregular menstruation

This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.

Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski

Irregular menstruation