Regularly timed episodes of bleeding that are excessive in amount are called:
A. Metrorrhagia
B. Menorrhagia
C. Polymenorrhea
D. Menometrorrhagia
Correct Answer: B. Menorrhagia
Explanation
Answer: Menorrhagia
Explanation
Regularly timed episodes of bleeding that are excessive in amount refer to heavy menstrual bleeding occurring at normal, regular menstrual intervals.
This condition is called Menorrhagia.
Why?
- Menorrhagia = Menstrual bleeding that occurs at regular intervals but is excessive in amount or prolonged (more than 80 mL per cycle or lasting more than 7 days).
- The key words in the question:
- “Regularly timed episodes” → tells us the cycle timing is normal.
- “Excessive in amount” → bleeding is more than normal.
So when periods come on time but bleeding is too heavy, the correct term is menorrhagia.
Other Options Details
Here are the descriptions of all the options:
A. Metrorrhagia
- Metrorrhagia is irregular bleeding that occurs between menstrual periods.
- The bleeding is not related to the normal menstrual cycle.
- It may be spotting or heavier bleeding at unpredictable times.
B. Menorrhagia
- Menorrhagia refers to excessive menstrual bleeding.
- Periods are prolonged (more than 7 days) or very heavy (soaking pads every 1–2 hours).
- Common causes include fibroids, hormonal imbalance, or bleeding disorders.
C. Polymenorrhea
- Polymenorrhea is when menstrual cycles occur too frequently.
- The cycle length is less than 21 days.
- Periods start more often than normal but the flow amount may be normal.
D. Menometrorrhagia
- Menometrorrhagia is a combination of heavy and prolonged menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) plus irregular bleeding between cycles (metrorrhagia).
- So, both excessive bleeding and irregular timing are present.
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Writer: Vandita Singh, Lucknow (GS India Nursing Group