Glossary for Menorrhagia

Medical terms related to Menorrhagia or mentioned in this section include:

• Adenomyosis: presence of ectopic endometrial tissue in the myometrium
• Alcohol abuse: Excessive alcohol as a symptom of other conditions
• Anemia: Reduced red blood cells in the blood
• Arteriosclerosis: A group of medical conditions which are characterized by the thickening and loss of elasticity of arterial blood vessel walls
• Bleeding symptoms: Any type of bleeding symptoms.
• Cervical Cancer: A condition which is characterized by the occurrence of malignancy on the cervix
• Cervical cancer: A condition which is characterized by the occurrence of malignancy on the cervix
• Cervical polyps: Benign polyps on the cervix of the uterus
• Cholera: An acute bacterial disease transmitted through food or water contaminated with human faeces. The intestinal infection is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
• Dicoumarol - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Dicoumarol during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
• Diphtheria: Infectious bacterial respiratory disease
• Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding: Uterus bleeding unrelated to periods
• Dysmenorrhea: Excessive menstrual-like cramping pain
• Ectopic pregnancy: The occurrence of a pregnancy outside that of the uterus
• Endometrial Cancer: Cancer of the endometrium (uterus lining).
• Endometrial hyperplasia: Thickening of the endometrium (lining of the uterus)
• Endometriosis: Misplaced uterus tissue causing scar tissue.
• Endometritis: Inflammation of the endometrium (uterine lining)
• Factor V and factor VIII, combined deficiency of: A rare inherited blood disorder where a deficiency of Factor V and factor VIII results in bleeding problems. Factor V and factor VIII is involved in blood coagulation.
• Factor V deficiency: An inherited disorder where the deficiency of a blood component affects its ability to clot properly which can lead to bleeding problems. The severity of the disorder can vary from easy bruising to life-threatening hemorrhages.
• Factor XIII Deficiency: A very rare inherited or acquired blood disorder caused by a deficiency of Factor XIII which is involved in stabilizing blood clot formation. The condition manifests as bleeding problems.
• Factor XIII deficiency, congenital: A very rare inherited blood disorder caused by a deficiency of Factor XIII which is involved in stabilizing blood clot formation. The condition manifests as bleeding problems.
• Factor XIII, A1 subunit Deficiency: A very rare inherited or acquired blood disorder caused by a deficiency of subunit A of Factor XIII which is involved in stabilizing blood clot formation. The condition manifests as bleeding problems.
• Factor XIII, B subunit Deficiency: A very rare inherited or acquired blood disorder caused by a deficiency of subunit B of Factor XIII which is involved in stabilizing blood clot formation. The condition manifests as bleeding problems.
• Female sexual symptoms: Symptoms of the female sexual organs.
• Fibroids: Benign nodules in the uterus wall.
• Heavy menstruation: When there is more than usual blood loss during menstruation
• Hemophilia: Blood disease usually genetic causing failure to clot.
• Hemorrhagic thrombocythemia: A rare blood disorder characterized by increased number of platelets in the blood which often results in an enlarged spleen, bleeding and blood vessel blockages.
• Hyperthyroidism: The excessive activity of the thyroid gland
• Hypothyroidism: The decreased activity of the thyroid gland
• Leukemia: Cancer of the blood cells, usually white blood cells.
• Liver symptoms: Symptoms affecting the liver
• Malaria: A parasitic disease transmitted through mosquito bites.
• Marijuana abuse: Illicit depressant/hallucinogenic drug
• Measles: Once common viral infection now rare due to vaccination.
• Menopause: End of female reproductive years
• Menstrual irregularities: Various abnormalities of periods and menstruation.
• Menstrual pain: Pain that occurs with menstruation
• Misoprostol - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Misoprostol during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
• Ovarian Cancer: A condition which is characterized by a malignancy that is located in the ovary
• Ovarian cancer: A condition which is characterized by a malignancy that is located in the ovary
• Ovarian tumour: A tumour that is located on the ovary.
• Ovary conditions: Any condition that affects a female ovary
• Ovary symptoms: Symptoms affecting the ovaries
• Pelvic inflammatory disease: A condition which is characterized by an infection which is located in the upper female genital tract
• Pelvic symptoms: Symptoms affecting the pelvic area
• Phenprocoumon - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Phenprocoumon during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
• Polycystic ovary syndrome: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that affects approximately 5% of all women.
• Polyp: A usually benign growth protruding from a mucous membrane.
• Progestagen - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Progestagen during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
• Puberty: Sexual and physical maturation in adolescents
• Puberty symptoms: Symptoms related to puberty in adolescence.
• Purpura: Any of several bleeding disorders involving hemorrhaging into tissues.
• Scarlet fever: A complication of infection from strep bacteria such as strep throat.
• Scurvy: Severe disease from vitamin C deficiency
• Sexual symptoms: Symptoms affecting the sexual organs
• Type A influenza subtype H1: The H1 subtype of influenza is a strain of the type A influenza virus that can cause cause serious illness and result in pandemics. Influenza is viral respiratory infection. The virus is very contagious and can cause severe illness especially in patients who are very young or old or have some other medical condition as well. The severity of symptoms can vary but usually involves respiratory and constitutional (e.g. headache, aching muscles) symptoms. The influenza virus can mutate and produce different strains though the symptoms are the same. This frequent mutation means that people need regular vaccinations to ensure they are protected against new strains as they arise.
• Typhoid fever: Fever from bacterial food poisoning.
• Uterine fibroids: Benign nodules in the uterus wall.
• Uterus conditions: Any condition that affects the female uterus
• Vaginal bleeding: Bleeding in or from the vagina.
• Von Willebrand disease: A rare inherited blood coagulation disorder characterized by a deficiency or defect in plasma protein called the von Willebrand factor which leads to bleeding problems
• Von Willebrand disease, dominant form: A condition that is characterised by autosomal inheritance and is a disorder that is charaterised by prolonged bleeding time.
• Von Willebrand disease, platelet type: A condition that is characterised by autosomal inheritance and is a disorder that is charaterised by prolonged bleeding time.
• Von Willebrand disease, recessive form: A condition that is characterised by autosomal inheritance and is a disorder that is charaterised by prolonged bleeding time.
• Warfarin - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Warfarin during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
• Willebrand disease, acquired: A bleeding disorder characterised by prolonger bleeding time

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