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Irregular Menstruation Pregnancy
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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From Our Sources
Menstruation: absent
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Absent menstruation means no menstrual flow, or period. Absent menstruation may be:Primary -- no menstruation by age 16Secondary -- menstruation... Read more »
Amenorrhea: primary
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Primary amenorrhea; No periods - primary; Absent periods - primary; Absent menses - primary; Absence of periods - primarySymptomsA female with... Read more »
Pregnancy Symptoms
For most women, missing a period is one of the first signs of pregnancy that women notice. For others, irregular periods make it difficult to know... Read more »
Stress Not the Only Cause for Irregular Periods
When a woman experiences irregular menstrual cycles, doctors typically prescribe birth control pills without doing much evaluation of the issue. But... Read more »
Irregular Periods Linked to Heart Disease
According to a new study, women who have irregular menstrual periods may have a higher risk of developing heart disease than women with normal ... Read more »
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