Menstrual disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Menstrual disorders are a variety of problems that women may experience related to their menstrual cycle. These disorders can include amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
Pronunciation
Menstrual Disorders: /ˈmɛnstrʊəl dɪsˈɔːrdəz/
Etymology
The term "menstrual" is derived from the Latin word "menses," which means "month." The term "disorder" comes from the Old French "desordre," which means "lack of order or sequence."
Types of Menstrual Disorders
Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation. This can be either primary, where menstruation never starts, or secondary, where menstruation starts but then stops.
Dysmenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea is the term for painful periods. This can include pain in the lower abdomen, back, or thighs.
Menorrhagia
Menorrhagia is the term for heavy or prolonged periods. This can lead to anemia if not treated.
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a group of symptoms that occur in the days leading up to a woman's period. Symptoms can include mood swings, tender breasts, food cravings, fatigue, irritability, and depression.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Menstrual disorders
- Wikipedia's article - Menstrual disorders
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