Amenorrheal (Adjective)
Meaning
Related to the suppression of normal menstrual flow for any reason other than pregnancy.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The amenorrheal effects of intense exercise were a concern for the female athletes competing in the marathon.
- Hormonal imbalances can cause amenorrheal symptoms in women of reproductive age.
- The doctor explained that certain medications can have amenorrheal side effects, and that was a consideration for her treatment plan.
- Women with eating disorders often experience amenorrheal symptoms due to malnutrition and low body fat.
- The amenorrheal effects of stress were evident in the woman who had not had a period since her mother's passing.