Question

multiple choice question
what is the medical term that describes the absence or cessation of a normal menstrual period?

dysmenorrhea
polymenorrhea
oligomenorrhea
amenorrhea

Explanation:

• Dysmenorrhea refers to painful menstruation.
• Polymenorrhea is the occurrence of menstrual periods more frequently than normal.
• Oligomenorrhea is infrequent or very light menstrual periods.
• Amenorrhea is defined as the absence or cessation of normal menstrual periods, which matches the description in the question.

Answer:

D. Amenorrhea