Problem

Hypomenorrhea

Other Names:
Oligomenorrhea
Scanty menstruation
Insufficient menstrual flow
Nature:

Hypomenorrhea or hypomenorrhoea, also known as short or scanty periods, is extremely light menstrual blood flow. It is the opposite of heavy periods or hypermenorrhea which is more properly called menorrhagia.

Incidence:
In Chinese medicine, insufficient menstrual flow or lack of menses many mean deficient blood, cold obstructing the blood or congealed blood.
Broader Problems:
Disorders of menstruation
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems
Date of last update
28.06.1999 – 00:00 CEST