Geeky medics

Question 1

What are some local causes of menorrhagia?

Answer 1

Uterine fibroids
Cervical or endometrial polyps
Endometriosis
Adenomyosis
Endometritis
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Endometrial hyperplasia or carcinoma

Question 2

What are some systemic causes of menorrhagia?

Answer 2

Hypothyroidism
Bleeding disorders (e.g. von Willebrand’s disease)
Anticoagulant treatment (uncommon)
Climacteric (perimenopausal women)

Question 3

What are the risk factors for STIs?

Answer 3

Unprotected sexual intercourse
Multiple sexual partners
15-24 year-olds
Illicit drug use and alcohol use
Men who have sex with men (MSM)
Sex workers
Urban areas