Notes in OG7.2 Menorrhagia

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Published	10/04/2024	Endometrial biopsy is rarely indicated in women < {{c1::40}} with menorrhagia
Published	10/04/2024	The main reason to do an endometrial biopsy in menorrhagia is to exlude {{c1::atypical hyperplasia}} or {{c1::Endometrial carcinoma }}
Published	10/04/2024	Figo classification of abnormal uterine bleedingMnemonic: PALM-COEINP{{c1::olyp}}A{{c1::denomyosis }}L{{c1::eiomyoma }}M{{c1::alignancy/hype…
Published	10/04/2024	Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is defined as {{c1::abnormal bleeding in the absence of recognizable organic pathology}}
Published	10/04/2024	Non-hormonal methods to treat menorrhagia:- {{c1::NSAIDs }}- {{c1::Antifibrinolytics like tranexemic acid }}
Published	10/04/2024	Hormonal methods to treat menorrhagia:- {{c1::Levonestrogen IUD }}- {{c1::OCPs }}- {{c1::Norethistrone (synthetic progestogen…
Published	10/04/2024	Best hormonal treatment for menorrhagia → {{c1::Levonorgestrel IUD (Mirena, Kyleena)}}
Published	10/04/2024	In terms of hysterectomy, LAVH = {{c1::Laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy }}
Published	10/04/2024	In terms of hysterectomy, TLH = {{c1::Total laparoscopic hysterectomy}}
Published	10/04/2024	In terms of hysterectomy, LSTH = {{c1::Laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy}}
Published	10/04/2024	Definitive treatment for menorrhagia → {{c1::hysterectomy}}
Published	10/04/2024	Uterine artery embolization is usually done to treat {{c1::fibroids }}
Published	10/04/2024	{{c1::Uterine artery embolization}} is an alternative for myomectomy for fibroids
Published	10/04/2024	Pain after uterine artery embolization → {{c1::devascularization of the fibroid::cause}}
Published	10/04/2024	Best options for women wishing to conceive with menorrhagia = {{c1::non-hormonal}} options
Published	10/04/2024	{{c1::Myomectomy}} is the fibroid surgery that conserves fertility the most
Published	10/04/2024	Abnormal uterine bleeding = {{c1::bleeding from uterus that is abnormal in regularity, volume, and/or timing}}
Published	10/04/2024	Heavy menstrual bleeding = {{c1::regularly excessive menstrual blood loss that affects the physical, social, emotional, or material quality of life of…
Published	10/04/2024	Red flags for endometrial malignancy/hyperplasia in premenopausenew onset or worsening abnormal uterine bleeding > {{c1::45}} years{{c1::obesity}}{…
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