oligomenorrhea
/ˌɑlɪɡoʊˌmɛnəˈriə/
noun
- Infrequent or very light menstrual periods, typically occurring more than 35 days apart.
- She was concerned about her irregular cycle and learned that oligomenorrhea can be caused by hormonal imbalances.
- Oligomenorrhea is common in athletes who train intensely and have low body fat.
- The doctor diagnosed her with oligomenorrhea after she had only three periods in the past year.