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Severe menstruation

What is heavy menstruation? Severe menstruation, also known as menorrhagia, means that more than 80 ml of blood is lost per cycle or your period

Irregular menstruation

What is irregular menstruation? A period is considered irregular if the cycle is shorter than 21 days or longer than 35 days, or if your

Average menstruation

What is a normal menstruation? A normal period lasts between 3 and 7 days, with total blood loss of 30-40 ml per cycle. Bleeding often

Light menstruation

What is a light menstruation? Light menstruation, also known as hypomenorrhea, means that blood loss is less than average. This can range from just a

Menorrhagia

Menorrhagia is the medical term for extremely heavy or prolonged menstrual periods. People with menorrhagia lose more blood than normal or menstruate for longer than

Dysmenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for painful menstrual cramps. It is a common problem in menstruating individuals and can range from mild discomfort to severe

PCOS

PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is a hormonal disorder that affects the ovaries and menstrual cycle. It is one of the most common causes of fertility

Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the endometrium (endometrium) grows outside the uterus. This can lead to inflammation, scar tissue and