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Also known as hypomenorrhoea, hypomenorrhœa

Hypomenorrhea or hypomenorrhoea, also known as short or scanty periods, refers to extremely light menstrual blood flow. It is the opposite of heavy periods or hypermenorrhea which is more accurately termed menorrhagia.

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  • Disorders causing scanty menstruation
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Hypomenorrhea or hypomenorrhoea, also known as short or scanty periods, refers to extremely light menstrual blood flow. It is the opposite of heavy periods or hypermenorrhea which is more accurately termed menorrhagia.

==Overview==

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