ABOUT THE DISEASE
Menorrhagia is the most common type of abnormal uterine bleeding characterized by heavy and prolonged menstrual bleeding occurring at regular intervals over several cycles or lasting for more than 7 days. With menorrhagia, every period causes enough blood loss and cramping, restricting normal activities to some extent.
SYMPTOMS
CAUSES
• Hormonal (particularly estrogen and progesterone) imbalance• Pelvic inflammatory disease• Uterine fibroids• Abnormal pregnancy (i.e., miscarriage, ectopic)• Infection, tumors, or polyps in the pelvic cavity• Certain birth control devices (IUDs)• Bleeding or platelet disorders• Adenomyosis• Polycystic ovaries (PCOD)• Liver, kidney, or thyroid disease
DIAGNOSIS
- Clinical Evaluation- Blood tests- Pap test- Ultrasound- Endometrial Biopsy- Hysteroscopy- Dilation and curettage (D & C)
TREATMENT METHODS
Treatment for menorrhagia may include:
Medications like Iron supplements, NSAIDs, Tranexamic acid, Oral contraceptives, Oral Progesterone. Other options include Hormonal IUD, D & C, Uterine artery embolization, Endometrial ablation and Hysterectomy.
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