Oligomenorrhea: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of oligomenorrhea.

Family history

Social history

  • Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation?

Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).

  • When was your last menstrual period?
  • What is the cycle length* (from the first day of bleeding to the last day before the next bleeding)? What is the longest and shortest cycle, respectively?
  • How heavy is the menstrual bleeding? How many tampons or pads do you need per day?
  • How long does the menstrual period last?
  • Since when do the changes in menstruation exist?
  • Do you suffer from accompanying symptoms such as pain or fever?* * .
  • Basal body temperature curve (BTK) – recording the temperature curve (measured before getting up) can give important clues about hormone imbalances.

* The cycle length or cycle length refers to the menstrual cycle. A woman’s cycle length is calculated from the first day of bleeding to the last day before the next bleeding.

Vegetative history including nutritional history.

  • Have you noticed any change in body weight?
  • Do you exercise regularly (recreational or competitive)?
  • Are you pregnant or currently breastfeeding?
  • Do you use drugs? If yes, which drugs (amphetamines, heroin, LSD) and how often per day or per week?

Self history incl. drug history.

  • Pre-existing conditions (hormonal imbalances)
  • Operations
  • Allergies

Medication history

* * If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)