Glossary
Dysmenorrhoea Pain associated with menstruation.
Amenorrhoea The absence of menstruation.
Post-partum Amenorrhea The temporary absence of menstruation during the post-partum period. Also called Lactational Amenorrhea.
Primary Amenorrhea The complex absence of menstruation after puberty in an apparently healthy woman.
Secondary Amenorrhea The absence of menstruation for at least three months in a woman who has previously menstruated and who is not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Oligomenorrhea Sparce or infrequent menstruation.
Menorrhagia Heavy bleeding during Menstruation.
Intermenstrual Bleeding The appearance of bleeding, spotting, or a brownish mucus discharge between two menstrual periods. It may be associated with ovulation or may indicate the need for a medical assessment.
Anovulation The absence of ovulation.
Oligo-ovulation Irregular ovulation.
Mittelschmerz The abdominal or pelvic discomfort or pain experienced by some women around the time of ovulation.