Menstruation disorders

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Chapter 3 Menstruation disorders

Terminology for describing menstruation disorders has been under review recently with some authors advocating eradication of the older terms such as ‘menorrhagia’ and ‘dysfunctional uterine bleeding’. As there is currently no consensus on this issue, this chapter will continue to use the previous terminology.

Menorrhagia

Definition. Menorrhagia is a menstrual blood loss greater than 80 mL per cycle (the average menstrual loss is 35 mL per cycle).

Incidence. Menorrhagia occurs in about 10%–20% of women.