Pass Medicine Menstrual Irregularities

Question 1

Mefenamic acid is used for HMB, and how is it used ?

Answer 1

Only taken during periods and the first day of it

Question 2

What is the first non-hormonal treatment for HMB ?

Answer 2

Tranexamic acid

Question 3

How is tranexamic acid used in HMB ?

Answer 3

During periods only and started on the first day

Question 4

Mefenamic acid is used in HMB with what ?

Answer 4

Mefenamic acid is used in HMB with dysmenorrhea

Question 5

What drug is used short term in HMB to rapidly stop HMB ?

Answer 5

Norethisterone

Question 6

All women with HMB must have been 3 blood tests, but which one must you always do regardless ?

Answer 6

FBC

Question 7

A coagulation screen is one of the tests done for HMB, when is it indicated ? (2)

Answer 7

1. Heavy since onset of period

2. PMH/FH of coagulation/ Bleeding disorders (e.g. nose bleeds as a child)

Question 8

TFTs can also be done during HMB, when is this the case ?

Answer 8

It clinically indicated

Question 9

Whilst awaiting results for a TVUSS, would is the best treatment to manage symptoms ?

Answer 9

Tranexamic acid