The following features are indicative of Oligomenorrhea:
infrequent menstruation
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Common Causes of Oligomenorrhea
The following are the most common causes of Oligomenorrhea:
thyrotoxicosis
hormonal changes in perimenopause
Prader–Willi syndrome
Graves disease
Risk Factors for Oligomenorrhea
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Oligomenorrhea:
the frequent occurrence of hirsutism
obesity
body mass deficit
uterine hypoplasia
adolescent girls
endurance exercises
polycystic ovary syndrome
eating disorders
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Prevention of Oligomenorrhea
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Oligomenorrhea. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
reduce stress
maintain healthy diet
do weight-bearing exercise
maintain body weight
Occurrence of Oligomenorrhea
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Oligomenorrhea cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Oligomenorrhea most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 12-49 years
Common Gender
Oligomenorrhea most commonly occurs in the following gender:
Female
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Oligomenorrhea
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Oligomenorrhea:
Blood test: To measure abnormal levels of sugar and hormones
Dual-energy X-ray: To detect bone density
Ultrasound: Provide images of the internal organ
Complications of Oligomenorrhea if untreated
Yes, Oligomenorrhea causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Oligomenorrhea is left untreated:
low fertility
lowering bone density
endometrial cancer
breast cancer
coronary artery disease
brain artery disease
diabetes
hirsutism
acnea
Self-care for Oligomenorrhea
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Oligomenorrhea:
reduce stress
maintain healthy diet
do weight-bearing exercise
maintain body weight
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Oligomenorrhea
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Oligomenorrhea:
Cognitive behavioral therapy: Helps to control stress and improve menstrual menstrual irregularity
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Oligomenorrhea.