The Absence of Normal Menstruation is Called

Question

The absence of normal menstruation is called
A) dysmenorrhea
B) amenorrhea
C) dysfunctional uterine bleeding
D) endometriosis

Accepted Answer

Amenorrhea is the absence of normal menstruation. Dysmenorrhea refers to painful menstruation. In dysfunctional uterine bleeding, bleeding occurs outside the normal menstrual cycle. Endometriosis is a condition where the tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside of it, causing pain and other symptoms.