Menstruation

Menarche

Onset of menstruation; marks the beginning of a

woman’s reproductive years.

Primary amenorrhea

Absence of menstruation despite signs

of puberty.

Secondary amenorrhea

Absence of menstruation

for 3-6 months in a woman who previously menstruated.

Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB)

Irregular bleeding

due to anovulatory cycle or anovulation (no mature egg is

released from the ovary).

Menorrhagia

regular menstrual intervals, excessive flow

and duration (more than 7 days).

Metrorrhagia

irregular menstrual intervals, excessive flow

and duration.

Oligomenorrhea

Menstrual interval greater than 35 days.

Anovulation

Menstrual cycle without ovulation (no mature

egg is released from the ovary).

Dysmenorrhea

Menstrual cramping / pain.