Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of polymenorrhea.
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 anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis
Autologous anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Pre-existing conditions (hormonal disorders)
- Operations
- Allergies
- Medication history
* * If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
