Etymed
metrorrhagia
Definition
Abnormal uterine bleeding occurring at irregular intervals and in excessive amounts
Clinical context
A 35-year-old woman presents with heavy vaginal bleeding that started 3 days ago and has been irregular and excessive despite using pads. She has no menstrual cycle for the past 6 months and recently started experiencing this abnormal bleeding pattern. The bleeding is not related to her normal menstrual cycle and is significantly heavier than her usual flow.
Mnemonic
METRO = Menstrual irregularity with excessive, irregular bleeding (think 'METEOR' - unpredictable, excessive) or 'MENSTRUATION' - abnormal uterine bleeding