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GlossaryOligo-amenorrhea

infrequent or very light menstrual periods

Oligo-amenorrhea, also known as oligoamenorrhea or oligo amenorrhea, refers to infrequent or very light menstrual periods. It is typically defined as having fewer than six to eight menstrual cycles per year. This condition can be caused by various factors, including hormonal imbalances, excessive exercise, stress, or underlying medical conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

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research Higher Prevalence of Clinical Cardiovascular Comorbidities in Postmenopausal Women with Self-Reported Premenopausal Hirsutism and/or Oligo-Amenorrhea

5 citations , January 2017 in “Dermato-endocrinology”

Postmenopausal women with past hirsutism or irregular periods have more heart and lung diseases.

A Simple Screening Approach for Assessing Community Prevalence and Phenotype of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Semiurban Population in Sri Lanka

research A Simple Screening Approach for Assessing Community Prevalence and Phenotype of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Semiurban Population in Sri Lanka

120 citations , June 2008 in “American Journal of Epidemiology”

A simple screening method found that 6.3% of women in a semiurban area in Sri Lanka have polycystic ovary syndrome, with most showing menstrual irregularities.

research Androgen Profile Through Life in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Nordic Multicenter Collaboration Study

71 citations , July 2015 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”

Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.

research Evaluation of Female Athlete Triad and Gynecological Complaints in Young Turkish Female Athletes

3 citations , April 2016 in “Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology”

Young female athletes should be informed about health risks like menstrual issues and bone problems from excessive sports.

Phenotypic Characterization of Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Population from the Ecuadorian Andes: A Cross-Sectional Study

research Phenotypic Characterization of Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Population from the Ecuadorian Andes: A Cross-Sectional Study

December 2023

PCOS phenotypes A and B are more common and linked to higher health risks in women from the Ecuadorian Andes.

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