oligomenorrheic

Adjective

oligomenorrheic (comparative more oligomenorrheic, superlative most oligomenorrheic)

1. Of, pertaining to, or experiencing oligomenorrhea.
   • While more than 90% of oligomenorrheic patients will ovulate, those patients who fail to ovulate need to be informed of alternatives to clomiphene administration.2010, Marsha B. Baker, Kristin A. Bendikson, “Induction of Ovulation”, in T. Murphy Goodwin, Martin N. Montoro, Laila Muderspach, Richard Paulson, Subir Roy, editors, Management of Common Problems in...
   • If this patient had also become oligomenorrheic or amenorrheic in the process of losing weight, return of menses—which may occur with increased fat consumption and minimal weight regain—can also serve as a functional marker of improvement.2011, Katharine L. Loeb, Katherine E. Craigen, Michel Munk Goldstein, James Lock, Daniel Le Grange, “Early Treatment for Eating Disorders”, in Daniel Le Grange, James Lock, editors, Eating Disorders...