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GlossaryOligo-amenorrhea

infrequent or very light menstrual periods

Oligo-amenorrhea, also known as oligoamenorrhea or oligo amenorrhea, refers to infrequent or very light menstrual periods. It is typically defined as having fewer than six to eight menstrual cycles per year. This condition can be caused by various factors, including hormonal imbalances, excessive exercise, stress, or underlying medical conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

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research Assessment of Anogenital Distance as a Diagnostic Tool in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

15 citations , October 2018 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online”

Measuring the distance from the anus to the clitoris may moderately help diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome, especially in certain cases.

research Metabolic and Reproductive Characteristics of First-Degree Relatives of Women with Self-Reported Oligo-Amenorrhea and Hirsutism

6 citations , October 2010 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”

Relatives of women with PCOS symptoms are more likely to have similar health issues.

research Pre-Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Polymenorrhoea as New Facets of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Evidence from a Single Center Data Set

5 citations , September 2023 in “Clinical Endocrinology”

Polymenorrhoea should be included in PCOS diagnostic criteria due to similar metabolic issues.

research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Management of a Long-Term Condition in Primary Care

2 citations , January 2017 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks”

Manage PCOS in primary care with weight loss, psychological support, medication, and monitoring for health risks.

research PCOS: Update and Diagnostic Approach

16 citations , September 2018 in “Clinical Biochemistry”

The document concludes that more research is needed to fully understand the causes of PCOS.

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