Menstruaal Disorders Flashcards
what is the normal amount of loss during a period
80ml over 7 days
what is the average duration of a period
7 days
what is the length of a cycle
28 days
when is menarche
10-16
when is menopause
50-55
what are examples of disturbances to the menstrual cycel
difference in menstrual frequency
irregular menstrual frequency
abnormal duration of flow
abnormal menstrual volume
explain heavy menstrual bleeding
difficult to measure need to change menstural products ever 1 to 2 hours bleeding through clothes can lead to anaemia can come with pain-dysmenorrhoea
what are the causes of menohrragisa
fibroids cancer endometrial polyps vWB disease PCOS endometriosis anticoagulant treatment CU IUD
what is endometriosis
endometrial tissue present outside the lining of the uterus-bleeds
what is the staging of endometriosis
1- minimal
2-mild, more widespread
3- peritoneum and other structures
4- infiltrative and affection many pelvic organs
what are the medical treatments
tranexamic acid
COCP
mirena
oral progesterone
what is the surgical treatment
ballon
radio frequency
hysterectomy
sapling-oophrectomy is removal of tubes or ovaries
what is a hysterectomy
removal of uterus cervix and uterus 3-5 days in hospital 2-3 months recovery risk of infection
