ArticleWomen's health (London, England)2016
Diagnosis of heavy menstrual bleeding.
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- The Prevalence of Menstrual Cycle Disorders and Menstrual Cycle-Related Symptoms in Female Athletes: A Systematic Literature Review.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2023Pooled it
- Pictorial methods to assess heavy menstrual bleeding in research and clinical practice: a systematic literature review.BMC women's health · 2020Pooled it
- Efficacy and Safety of Vilaprisan in the Treatment of Uterine Fibroids: Data from ASTEROID 5, a Phase 3 Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Heavy menstrual bleeding and association with menstruation-specific resources: A multinational cross-sectional study in low- and middle-income countries.Health & place · 2025Article
- Should outpatient hysteroscopy be used in preference to transvaginal ultrasound to identify endometrial pathology in premenopausal women with heavy menstrual bleeding? Revisiting NICE Guideline 88.Ultrasound (Leeds, England) · 2023Article
- Heavy menstrual bleeding awareness among Saudi female population and clinical implications.Health science reports · 2021Article
- Case-based discussion on the implications of exogenous estrogens in hemostasis and thrombosis: the hematologist's view.Hematology. American Society of Hematology. Education Program · 2019Article
- Knowledge of Latin American Obstetricians and Gynecologists regarding Heavy Menstrual Bleeding.Obstetrics and gynecology international · 2016Article
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Abstract
Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is an important health problem. This paper gives an overview of the diagnosis of HMB. For each woman, a thorough history should be taken as one should ascertain whether there are underlying factors that could cause complaints of HMB. Objectively knowing whether or not the blood loss is excessive could also be very beneficial. The pictorial blood assessment chart score can help with diagnosis. Physical examination starts with standard gynecological examination. Imaging tests are widely used in the work-up for women with HMB. The first step in imaging tests should be the transvaginal ultrasound. Other diagnostic tests should only be performed when indicated.
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