menorrhagia
/ˌmɛnəˈreɪdʒiə/
noun
- Abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding.
- Women with menorrhagia may need iron supplements to prevent anemia from blood loss.
- Treatment for menorrhagia can include hormonal medications or a procedure to reduce bleeding.
- The doctor diagnosed her with menorrhagia after she reported very heavy periods lasting over a week.