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Causes And Treatment Of Menorrhagia

Health Encyclopedia: Menstrual Disorders Complications

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An estimated 10 - 15% of all women in their reproductive years have chronic gynecologic problems. Nearly 30% of women reporting such problems spend one or more days in bed per year because of them. In fact, menstrual pain is the primary cause of short-term absences in school age girls. In adult women, who have not received treatment, it is an important cause of reduced work productivity.

Anemia

Menorrhagia is the most common cause of anemia in premenopausal women. According to one rep...

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Uterine Fibroids and Hysterectomy: Diagnosis

A doctor will perform a pelvic examination to check for pregnancy-related conditions and for signs of fibroids or other abnormalities, such as ovarian cysts.Medical and Personal HistoryThe... Read more »

Anemia: Introduction

...range in severity from hemorrhoids toheavy menstruation to benign colon polyps to colon cancer. Very heavy periods (menorrhagia) are the most common causes of anemia in premenopausal women.... Read more »

Uterine Fibroids and Hysterectomy: Medications

Because fibroid growth tends to stop and regress after menopause, the important reproductive hormones--estrogen, progesterone, or both--most likely play a critical role in their survival.... Read more »

Menstrual Disorders: Menstrual Disorders

...any of the following occurs:Soaking through at least one pad or tampon every hour for several hoursHeavy periods that regularly last 10 or more daysBleeding between periods or during pregnancy.... Read more »

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There are a number of different medicines prescribed for menstrual disorders.Common Pain Relievers for CrampsNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory... Read more »

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