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(The medical term for a total cessation of the menstrual period is [[amenorrhea]] while unusually heavy periods are called [[menorrhagia]]) | (The medical term for a total cessation of the menstrual period is [[amenorrhea]] while unusually heavy periods are called [[menorrhagia]]) | ||
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Revision as of 21:13, 30 October 2014
Template:DiseaseDisorder infobox Oligomenorrhea is the medical term for infrequent or light menstrual periods in women of child-bearing age. Oligomenorrhea can also be a result of prolactinomas (adenomas of the anterior pituitary). May also be caused by thyrotoxicosis and Graves disease.
(The medical term for a total cessation of the menstrual period is amenorrhea while unusually heavy periods are called menorrhagia)
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