Class 3: Abnormal Menstrual Patterns

Question 1

term for vaginal bleeding unrelated to menstrual cycle

Answer 1

dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB)

Question 2

excessive volume during menstrual cycle

Answer 2

hypermenorrhea

Question 3

abnormally small amount of volume during menstrual cycle

Answer 3

hypomenorrhea

Question 4

frequent bleeding less than 21 days apart

Answer 4

polymenorrhea

Question 5

menstrual bleeding over 35 days apart

Answer 5

oligomenorrhea

Question 6

excessive bleeding in time &/or volume

Answer 6

menorrhagia

Question 7

painful menses

Answer 7

dysmenorrhea

Question 8

absence of menstrual flow

Answer 8

amenorrhea