Menorrhagia (Heavy Menstrual Bleeding)

The term menorrhagia has fallen out of favor and the terminology “abnormal uterine bleeding” (AUB) is now preferred.

AUB describes a range of symptoms, such as heavy menstrual bleedin...

It is important to obtain a proper understanding of the patient's bleeding episode and to ask questions focused on PALM-COEIN etiologies to determine the patient's cause of abnormal b...

Hormonal

• OCP normally used to regulate and decrease bleeding.

• Progesterone and estrogen

Nonhormonal. These are normally chosen by women who wish to conceive and decrease hor...

Iron deficiency anemia

Acute severe blood loss

Impaired quality of life

N92.0 Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle

N92.3 Ovulation bleeding

N92.2 Excessive menstruation at puberty

N92.1 Excessive and frequent menstruation with irregular cycle

Heavy menstrual bleeding is often associated with a structural uterine disorder.

A thorough history and physical examination is a key part of determining the cause of AUB.

The treatment ...