(krip″to-men″o-re´ә) the occurrence of menstrual symptoms without external bleeding, as in imperforate hymen.
Type: Term Pronunciation: krip′tō-men′ō-rē′ă Definitions: 1. Occurrence each month of the general symptoms of the menses without any flow of blood, as in cases of imperforate hymen.
cryptomenorrhea Monthly subjective symptoms of menses without flow of blood; it may be caused by an imperforate hymen or a hymen without an opening.