Menstrual disorder

Menstrual Disorder

Menstrual disorder (pronunciation: men-stru-al dis-or-der) is a medical condition that affects a woman's normal menstrual cycle.

Etymology

The term "menstrual" is derived from the Latin word menses, which means "month", and "disorder" comes from the Old French desordre, meaning "lack of order or sequence".

Definition

A menstrual disorder is an abnormal condition in a woman's menstrual cycle. This can include a variety of conditions such as amenorrhea (absence of menstruation), dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding), and oligomenorrhea (light or infrequent menstruation).

Symptoms

Symptoms of menstrual disorders can vary widely and may include abnormal bleeding, pain, or absence of menstruation. Other symptoms can include premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and menopause symptoms.

Causes

Menstrual disorders can be caused by a variety of factors, including hormonal imbalances, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and certain medications.

Treatment

Treatment for menstrual disorders depends on the underlying cause and may include hormonal therapy, pain management, and in some cases, surgery.

Related Terms

• Menstruation
• Menstrual Cycle
• Amenorrhea
• Dysmenorrhea
• Menorrhagia
• Oligomenorrhea
• Premenstrual Syndrome
• Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
• Menopause
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
• Endometriosis
• Uterine Fibroids

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Menstrual disorder
• Wikipedia's article - Menstrual disorder

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