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Menorrhagia

Description:

Menorrhagia refers to a medical condition characterized by abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding. It is a common gynecological problem that can have a significant impact on a woman's physical and emotional well-being.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

Excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding.

Example sentence: "She visited her gynecologist to seek treatment for her menorrhagia."

Sense 2 (Adjective):

Relating to or affected by menorrhagia.

Example sentence: "She experienced menorrhagia symptoms during her teenage years."

Usages:

Usage 1 (Medical):

Menorrhagia can be caused by various factors such as hormonal imbalance, uterine fibroids, or certain medical conditions.

Example sentence: "After a thorough examination, the doctor diagnosed her with menorrhagia caused by a hormonal imbalance."

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Usage 2 (Common):

Menorrhagia can disrupt a woman's daily life and may require medical intervention.

Example sentence: "Her excessive menstrual bleeding due to menorrhagia was affecting her ability to perform regular activities."

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Usage 3 (Local):

In some communities, traditional remedies are used to alleviate the symptoms of menorrhagia.

Example sentence: "The local herbalist recommended a natural remedy to manage her menorrhagia."

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