Irregularly, acyclic bleeding from the uterus is termed:
A. Menorrhagia B. Epimenorrhoea C. Metrorrhagia D. Dysmenorrhoea
Correct Answer: C. Metrorrhagia
Explanation
Answer: Metrorrhagia
Explanation
Metrorrhagia refers to irregular, acyclic uterine bleeding — meaning bleeding that occurs at unpredictable times, not related to the normal menstrual cycle.
Why this is correct
- “Irregular” → not following a predictable pattern
- “Acyclic” → not occurring during the menstrual cycle
- Bleeding from uterus → defines abnormal uterine bleeding outside normal periods
Summary of related terms
- Menorrhagia – Excessive bleeding during regular periods
- Metrorrhagia – Irregular, acyclic bleeding
- Menometrorrhagia – Excessive and irregular bleeding
- Polymenorrhea – Frequent cycles (<21 days)
Other Options Details
Here are the descriptions of all the options clearly and simply:
A. Menorrhagia
- Menorrhagia means excessive menstrual bleeding.
- The bleeding occurs at regular menstrual intervals, but the amount or duration is more than normal.
- Example: Periods lasting more than 7 days or blood loss more than 80 mL.
B. Epimenorrhoea
- Epimenorrhoea refers to frequent menstrual cycles.
- The menstrual cycle interval is shortened, usually less than 21 days.
- Bleeding may be normal in amount but occurs too often.
C. Metrorrhagia
- Metrorrhagia means irregular bleeding between periods.
- Bleeding occurs at irregular, unpredictable intervals, not related to normal menstrual cycles.
- Often called intermenstrual bleeding.
D. Dysmenorrhoea
- Dysmenorrhoea means painful menstruation.
- Characterized by cramping pain in the lower abdomen during menstruation.
- Can be primary (no pelvic disease) or secondary (due to underlying conditions like fibroids, endometriosis).
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Writer: Vandita Singh, Lucknow (GS India Nursing Group