Depression And Irregular Menstrual Cycles
Alternative Names
Irregular menstruation; Heavy, prolonged, or irregular periods; Menorrhagia; Polymenorrhea; Metrorrhagia and other menstrual conditions; Abnormal menstrual periods; Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Considerations
The menstrual cycle is not the same for every woman. On average, menstrual flow occurs every 28 days (with most women having cycles between 24 and 34 days), and lasts about 4-7 days.
However, there is a wide variation in timing and duration...
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Menstrual Disorders: Menstrual Disorders
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Mid-Menstrual Cycle Pain (Mittelschmerz)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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