What is another word for amenorrhoea?

Pronunciation: [ɐmˌɛnəɹˈi͡ə] (IPA)

Amenorrhoea is a medical condition characterized by the absence of menstrual periods in women of reproductive age. There are several synonyms for Amenorrhoea, including menstrual dysfunction, menstrual disorder, menstrual irregularity, and lack of menstruation. In medical terminology, amenorrhoea is often referred to as primary or secondary, depending on whether a woman has never had a menstrual period or has previously had one but then stopped menstruating. Other terms used to describe this disorder include period cessation, absent menstrual flow, and lack of menses. Regardless of the terminology, amenorrhoea can be a sign of underlying health issues and should be diagnosed and treated promptly to avoid any long-term complications.

Synonyms for Amenorrhoea:

What are the hypernyms for Amenorrhoea?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    reproductive disorder, Female reproductive disorder, menstrual cycle disorder, menstrual problems.

Usage examples for Amenorrhoea

Waring reports good results in amenorrhoea, adding a handful of the bruised seeds to a hot sitz-bath.
"The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines"
T. H. Pardo de Tavera
The Hindoos use it for those effects and as an antispasmodic in amenorrhoea and hysteria.
"The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines"
T. H. Pardo de Tavera
Take a teaspoonful in chamomile tea two or three times a-day in cases of amenorrhoea.
"Young's Demonstrative Translation of Scientific Secrets"
Daniel Young

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