What are menstrual irregularities?

Also known as: menstrual irregularities, irregular periods, infrequent periods, excessive menstrual bleeding.

Menstrual irregularities are abnormalities associated with a girl’s normal monthly menstruation period. These may be irregular, infrequent or be totally missed, or, the periods may be accompanied by heavier-than-normal bleeding.

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Reviewed by: Jack Wolfsdorf, MD, FAAP

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