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  2. Menstrual disorder - Wikipedia

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    The term metrorrhagia is often used for irregular menstruation that occurs between the expected menstrual periods. [9] [10] Oligomenorrhea is the medical term for infrequent, often light menstrual periods (intervals exceeding 35 days). [11] Polymenorrhea is the medical term for cycles with intervals of 21 days or fewer.

  3. Irregular menstruation - Wikipedia

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    Irregular menstruation is a menstrual disorder whose manifestations include irregular cycle lengths as well as metrorrhagia (vaginal bleeding between expected periods). The possible causes of irregular menstruation may vary. The common factors of it are related to lifestyle, such as stress, body weight, and smoking status. [1]

  4. Polymenorrhea - Wikipedia

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    Polymenorrhea, also known as frequent periods, frequent menstruation, or frequent menstrual bleeding, is a menstrual disorder in which menstrual cycles are shorter than 21 days in length and hence where menstruation occurs more frequently than usual. [1] [2] [3] Cycles are regular and menstrual flow is normal in the condition. [3]

  5. If Your Period Is Suddenly Way Lighter, It May Be ... - AOL

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    A light period could be a sign of hormone imbalances, thyroid issues, and more. ... This hormonal imbalance can cause irregular ovulation, resulting in lighter menstrual flow, says Dr. DiJoseph ...

  6. OB/GYNs Explain When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Worry ... - AOL

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    Ovarian cysts can also cause irregular periods and heavy, painful menstruation. Other hormonal imbalances: Hypothyroidism , perimenopause , and menopause can all cause fluctuations in your ...

  7. Oligomenorrhea - Wikipedia

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    PCOS is a condition in which excessive androgens (male sex hormones) are released by the ovaries. People with PCOS show menstrual irregularities that range from oligomenorrhea and amenorrhea, to very heavy, irregular periods. The condition affects about 6% of premenopausal females. Eating disorders can result in oligomenorrhea.

  8. Hypomenorrhea - Wikipedia

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    This is because ovulation is irregular at this time, and the endometrial lining fails to develop normally. But normal problems at other times can also cause scanty blood flow. Anovulation due to a low thyroid hormone level, high prolactin level, high insulin level, high androgen level and problems with other hormone can also cause scanty periods.

  9. Menstrual suppression - Wikipedia

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    Hormonal therapies to reduce or stop menstrual bleeding have long been used to manage a number of gynecologic conditions including menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea), heavy menstrual bleeding, irregular or other abnormal uterine bleeding, menstrual-related mood changes (premenstrual syndrome or premenstrual dysphoric disorder), and pelvic pain due to endometriosis or uterine fibroids.