Infrequent menstrual periods

Symptoms of Oligomenorrhea

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.

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