Menstruation Disturbances
| Definition: |
Variations of menstruation which may be indicative of disease. |
| Notes: |
human only; GEN or unspecified: prefer specifics; note X refs |
| Also Called: |
Hypomenorrhea,Menstruation, Retrograde,Polymenorrhea |
Menstruation Disturbances Categories.
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Amenorrhea - Absence of menstruation. |
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Dysmenorrhea - Painful menstruation. |
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Oligomenorrhea - Abnormally infrequent menstruation. |
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Premenstrual Syndrome - A combination of distressing physical, psychologic, or behavioral changes that occur during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Symptoms of PMS are diverse (such as pain, water-retention, anxiety, cravings, and depression) and they dimish markedly 2 or 3 days after the initiation of menses. |
Menstruation Disturbances Definitions and Terms
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