Chapter 3 Menstruation disorders
Terminology for describing menstruation disorders has been under review recently with some authors advocating eradication of the older terms such as ‘menorrhagia’ and ‘dysfunctional uterine bleeding’. As there is currently no consensus on this issue, this chapter will continue to use the previous terminology.
Menorrhagia
Incidence. Menorrhagia occurs in about 10%–20% of women.
Causes of menorrhagia
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
History and investigation of menorrhagia
Medical management of menorrhagia
Antifibrinolytics and haemostatics
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