Presentation
Endometrial resection uses an electrosurgical wire loop to remove the lining of the uterus, and is typically used when heavy bleeding is experienced, but no underlying uterine problems are present. [wisegeekhealth.com]
Endometrial carcinoma presents in women aged over 50 years in the majority of cases and classically with postmenopausal bleeding; however, some cases present with abnormalities of the menstrual cycle. 90% present with abnormal uterine bleeding in some [patient.info]
Other objects, features and advantages of the invention will be more apparent to those skilled in the art from a reading of the present disclosure and the accompanying claims. [patents.google.com]
Moreover, these women are susceptible to present other haemorrhagic complications, particularly in case of invasive procedures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
- Anemia
Complications Excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding can lead to other medical conditions, including: Anemia. Menorrhagia can cause blood loss anemia by reducing the number of circulating red blood cells. [mayoclinic.org]
• HYPERMENORRHEA (noun) The noun HYPERMENORRHEA has 1 sense: 1. abnormally heavy or prolonged menstruation; can be a symptom of uterine tumors and can lead to anemia if prolonged Familiarity information: HYPERMENORRHEA used as a noun is very rare. [audioenglish.org]
Iron deficiency anemia may result if the condition goes untreated, as the excessive bleeding can deplete the iron levels of the blood. [wisegeekhealth.com]
- Fatigue
Signs and symptoms include pale skin, weakness and fatigue. Although diet plays a role in iron deficiency anemia, the problem is complicated by heavy menstrual periods. Severe pain. [mayoclinic.org]
Treatment Principle Herb Formulas Points Clinical Manifestations Pale-red to normal Blood color Thin and watery Blood with clots Irregular menstruation Sallow complexion Fatigue Anorexia Four limbs feel tired and heavy Abdominal and epigastric distention [americandragon.com]
Signs and symptoms include pallor, weakness and fatigue. Although diet plays a role in iron deficiency anemia, the problem is complicated by heavy menstrual periods. Most cases of anemia are mild, but even mild anemia can cause weakness and fatigue. [pharmacypedia.org]
- Pallor
Assessment History: Menstrual history (menarche, last menstrual period, frequency, duration, flow, pain) Bruising Galactorrhea Lethargy, headache Examination: Pallor Evaluation for signs of androgen excess: hirsutism; acne; Examination of the skin for [rch.org.au]
[…] hour • The need to use double sanitary protection to control your menstrual flow • Menstrual period that lasts more than seven days • Menstrual flow that includes large blood clots Excessive and prolonged menses may lead to anaemia, which causes: • Pallor [healthhub.sg]
Look at the tongue for pallor and the nails for koilonychia. Examination of the abdomen always precedes pelvic examination; otherwise, large pelvic masses can be missed. [patient.info]
Signs and symptoms include pallor, weakness and fatigue. Although diet plays a role in iron deficiency anemia, the problem is complicated by heavy menstrual periods. Most cases of anemia are mild, but even mild anemia can cause weakness and fatigue. [pharmacypedia.org]
Urogenital
- Vaginal Bleeding
To assess impact of vaginal bleeding on quality of live, the first available score after a vaginal bleeding was compared with the last available score of WOCBPs without vaginal bleeding. [ashpublications.org]
Please remove this message after… … Wikipedia Vaginal bleeding — DiseaseDisorder infobox Name = Vaginal bleeding ICD10 = N92 N93 ICD9 = Vaginal bleeding refers to bleeding in females that is either a physiologic response during the non conceptional menstrual [medicine.academic.ru]
N92.4 Excessive bleeding in the premenopausal period N92.5 Other specified irregular menstruation N92.6 Irregular menstruation, unspecified N93 Other abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding N93.0 Postcoital and contact bleeding N93.1 Pre-pubertal vaginal [icd10data.com]
Workup
SEE YOUR GYN: U need a workup, depending on the cause and what you child bearing desires are, bcpills, or lysteda, or endometrial abaltion that I do in offcie, or sometimes depending on the situation you may need a hysterectomy ( usually u will not need [healthtap.com]
Bleeding from the urethra or rectum always must be considered in the workup, especially in the postmenopausal woman who has negative findings after a workup for vaginal bleeding. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Based on the clinical presentation, a workup for thyroid disorders, liver disorder, sepsis, or leukemia may be indicated. Endometrial tissue sampling should be performed in patients with AUB who are older than 45 years as a first-line test. [acog.org]
Treatment
The authors conclude that MEA is a safe, effective, a low-cost treatment, and they recommend that it be considered as a standard treatment for conservative therapy-resistant excessive menstruation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
First-line treatment This is the LNG-IUS - Mirena®. This is long-term treatment and should be left in situ for at least 12 months [ 3 ]. [patient.info]
Treatment In cases where a fundamental cause can be acknowledged, treatment will be administered to treat the cause and likely ease the symptoms. [medic8.com]
Prognosis
diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care, prognosis is excellent. [emedicine.medscape.com]
For menorrhagia and metrorrhagia, prognosis depends on the underlying cause. Alternatives Possible diagnoses that mimic amenorrhea include pregnancy or disorders associated with the central nervous system, thyroid, pituitary, ovary, or uterus. [nmihi.com]
Etiology
Other sequelae associated with menorrhagia usually are related to the etiology. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Etiologies of Acute Abnormal Uterine Bleeding The etiologies of acute AUB, which can be multifactorial, are the same as the etiologies of chronic AUB. [acog.org]
Secondary amenorrhea Definition: absence of menses for more than 3 months (in women with previously regular cycles) or 6 months (in women with previously irregular cycles) Etiology Pregnancy → most common cause of secondary amenorrhea Ovarian disorders [amboss.com]
Epidemiology
Laughlin SK, Schroeder JC, Baird DD New directions in the epidemiology of uterine fibroids. Semin Reprod Med 2010; 28: 204–17. [reproduct-endo.com]
The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease publishes articles on all aspects of lung health, including public health-related issues such as training programmes, cost-benefit analysis, legislation, epidemiology, intervention studies and [ingentaconnect.com]
Epidemiology Menorrhagia is a very common complaint: Around 30% of women report having periods which are heavy [ 1 ]. The perception of what constitutes "heavy" menstrual bleeding is subjective. [patient.info]
Epidemiology United States statistics Although menorrhagia remains a leading reason for gynecologic office visits, only 10-20% of all menstruating women experience blood loss severe enough to be defined clinically as menorrhagia. [17] Age-related demographics [emedicine.medscape.com]
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology Knowledge of normal menstrual function is imperative in understanding the etiologies of menorrhagia. Four phases constitute the menstrual cycle, follicular, luteal, implantation, and menstrual. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Prevention
We conclude that leuprolide as a single agent is a safe and effective method to prevent menstrual bleeding during BMT. [ucdavis.pure.elsevier.com]
DB01395 Drospirenone A progestin used in oral contraceptive pills for the prevention of pregnancy and other conditions. DB00823 Ethynodiol diacetate An oral contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy. [drugbank.ca]
Prevention Currently there is no way to prevent most causes of menorrhagia. [innerbody.com]
In case of excessive bleeding, hospitalization may be required to prevent shock, restore blood volume and stop bleeding with high doses of conjugated estrogens intravenously. [health.am]