Menometrorrhagia
Menometrorrhagia
Menometrorrhagia (pronounced: men-o-met-ro-ra-gia) is a medical term that refers to prolonged or excessive uterine bleeding, occurring at irregular intervals and more frequently than normal.
Etymology
The term "Menometrorrhagia" is derived from three Greek words: "meno" which means month, "metra" which means uterus, and "rhagia" which means to burst forth.
Definition
Menometrorrhagia is a condition characterized by heavy and prolonged menstrual periods at irregular intervals. This condition is a subtype of Menorrhagia, which is defined as heavy menstrual bleeding.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Menometrorrhagia include heavy menstrual bleeding that lasts longer than a week, bleeding between periods, and menstrual cycles that are less than 21 days apart. Other symptoms may include fatigue, shortness of breath, and signs of Anemia due to blood loss.
Causes
Menometrorrhagia can be caused by a variety of conditions including Uterine fibroids, Endometriosis, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Hormonal imbalances, certain medications, and some medical conditions can also cause Menometrorrhagia.
Treatment
Treatment for Menometrorrhagia depends on the underlying cause. It may include hormonal therapy, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), Tranexamic acid, and in severe cases, surgical procedures such as Hysterectomy or Endometrial ablation.
Related Terms
- Menorrhagia: Heavy or prolonged menstrual periods.
- Metrorrhagia: Bleeding between menstrual periods.
- Dysmenorrhea: Painful menstrual periods.
- Amenorrhea: Absence of menstrual periods.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Menometrorrhagia
- Wikipedia's article - Menometrorrhagia
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