polymenorrhea
[ˌpɒliˌmenəˈriːə]
nounfemininepl: polymenorrheas
polimenorreia
1. A medical condition characterized by abnormally frequent menstrual periods, occurring at intervals of less than 21 days
The patient was diagnosed with polymenorrhea after experiencing menstrual cycles every 18 days for several months.
A paciente foi diagnosticada com polimenorreia após apresentar ciclos menstruais a cada 18 dias por vários meses.
2. Excessive frequency of menstrual bleeding without necessarily extending the duration of the menstrual period itself
Polymenorrhea can be caused by hormonal imbalances or thyroid disorders.
A polimenorreia pode ser causada por desequilíbrios hormonais ou distúrbios da tireóide.
This is a specialized medical term used primarily by healthcare professionals and in clinical or academic contexts. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation in either Brazil or the USA. The term is important for gynecologists and other healthcare providers to diagnose and discuss menstrual disorders with patients and colleagues.
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