Definition: When menstruation is excessively long-lasting or heavy.
Also Known As: menorrhagia; menostaxis
Alternate Spellings: hypermenorroea
Hypermenorrhea
From Tracee Cornforth, former About.com Guide
Updated January 08, 2008
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