What is excessive bleeding during menstruation called:

Correct option is A

Sol. Menorrhagia refers to excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Menorrhagia – Correct answer. Menorrhagia is the medical term for heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding.
· (b) Metrorrhagia – This refers to bleeding between menstrual periods, not excessive bleeding during menstruation.
· (c) Oligomenorrhoea – This condition is characterized by infrequent menstruation, not excessive bleeding.
· (d) Polymenorrhoea – This refers to frequent menstrual cycles (less than 21 days apart), not excessive bleeding.