Asked by feddy macharia on Apr 24, 2024
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The medical term for a difficult monthly flow is:
A) amenorrhea.
B) dyspareunia.
C) menorrhea.
D) dysmenorrhea.
Dysmenorrhea
The medical term for painful menstrual cramps that occur before or during menstruation.
Dyspareunia
Painful intercourse, either due to physical or psychological factors.
Amenorrhea
The absence of menstruation in a woman of reproductive age, which can be primary (never having menstruated) or secondary (cessation of menstruation for various reasons).
- Define common medical terms related to menstrual disorders.
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Ikran MarufMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for painful or difficult menstrual flow. Amenorrhea refers to the absence of menstruation, dyspareunia refers to pain during sexual intercourse, and menorrhea simply refers to menstruation without any implication of difficulty or pain.
Learning Objectives
- Define common medical terms related to menstrual disorders.