What is menstrual reproductive disorder?

Also known as: Menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, amenorrhea, cramps, heavy/light/infrequent menstrual bleeding, oligomenorrhea.

Menstrual reproductive disorder is a term that can be used to refer to the broad range of conditions related to the menstrual cycle. These might include:

  • pain (dysmenorrhea)
  • cramping
  • heavy bleeding (menorrhagia)
  • absence of menstruation (amenorrhea)
  • light / infrequent / irregular menstruation (oligomenorrhea)
  • and other problems.

Reviewed by: Jack Wolfsdorf, MD, FAAP

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