(hi″pәr-men″o-re´ә) excessive menstruation; causes include uterine tumors, pelvic inflammatory disease, abnormal conditions of pregnancy, and endocrine disturbances. It may cause anemia. Called also menorrhagia. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
hypermenorrhea 1. Excessively prolonged or profuse menses. Synonyms: menorrhagia, menostaxis. 2. Menstruation with an excessive flow but at regular intervals and of usual duration. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1018/7