AUB - definitions Flashcards
1
Q
menorrhagia
A
prolonged and increased menstrual flow
2
Q
metrorrhagia
A
regular intermenstrual bleeding
3
Q
polymenorrhoea
A
menses occurring at < 21 day intervals (frequent cycle)
4
Q
polymenorrhagia
A
increased bleeding and frequent cycle
5
Q
menometrorrhagia
A
prolonged menses and IMB
6
Q
amenorrhoea
A
absence of menstruation > 6 months
7
Q
oligomenorrhoea
A
menses occurring at > 35 day intervals
8
Q
Post menopausal bleeding
A
AUB > 1 year cessation of menstruation
9
Q
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
A
AUB with no organic cause
10
Q
when does an implantation bleed occur
A
10 days post ovulation
11
Q
dysmenorrhoea
A
painful periods
