One of the alterations in cyclic bleeding that occurs between periods is called:
a. Oligomenorrhea.
b. Menorrhagia.
c. Leiomyoma.
d. Metrorrhagia.
D
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A Oligomenorrhea is infrequent or scanty menstruation.
B Menorrhagia is excessive menstruation.
C Leiomyoma is a common cause of excessive bleeding.
D Metrorrhagia is bleeding between periods. It can be caused by progestin injec-tions and implants.
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