Oligomenorrhea
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| ICD-10 | N91.5 |
|---|---|
| ICD-9 | 626.1 |
| DiseasesDB | 14843 |
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 (adenoma's 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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