irregular menstruation
[/ɪˈreɡjələr menstruˈeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: irregular menstruations
menstruação irregular
1. a condition in which a woman's menstrual cycle does not follow a regular, predictable pattern in terms of frequency, duration, or flow
Her irregular menstruation made it difficult to predict when her period would occur.
Sua menstruação irregular dificultava a previsão de quando seu período ocorreria.
2. abnormal variation in the interval between menstrual periods, typically occurring less or more frequently than the standard 28-day cycle
The doctor attributed her irregular menstruation to hormonal imbalances.
O médico atribuiu sua menstruação irregular a desequilíbrios hormonais.
In Brazil, discussing menstrual health is increasingly common in healthcare settings and among younger women, though it remains somewhat taboo in traditional contexts. Medical professionals use 'menstruação irregular' as the standard term. In the USA, this condition is commonly discussed in medical and wellness contexts, with increased awareness through health education and women's health advocacy. The term is neutral and clinical in both cultures.
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