menstrual disorders
A group of disorders involving abnormal menstruation, including oligomenorrhea, menorrhagia, dysmenorrheal, amenorrhea and polymenorrhea.
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Menstrual Disorders: Irregular and Missed Menstrual Periods
Last Modified: July 21, 2010
A woman's body usually prepares for pregnancy about every 28 days. Her cycle begins on the first day of bleeding and continues to the first day of the next menstrual period. Every woman's body is unique.… View Full Article
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