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| | Menorrhagia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | A blood loss of greater than 80 ml constitutes menorrhagia, although in practice this is never directly measured by patients or doctors. | | | This historically has been associated with issues of male domination within medicine and patient's subservient roles. | | | The effectiveness of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in menorrhagia: a systematic review. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menorrhagia
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| | Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding) |
| | You may need surgical treatment for menorrhagia if drug therapy is unsuccessful. | | | If you have drug-induced menorrhagia from taking hormone medication, you and your doctor may be able to treat the condition by changing or stopping your medication. | | | Your period may be regular or irregular, light or heavy, painful or pain-free, long or short and still be considered normal. |
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http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00394.html
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| | Dissertations from Karolinska Institutet - Published by Karolinska Institutet Karolinska Institutet - ki.se |
| | Idiopathic menorrhagia : Studies of angiogenesis and surgical therapy | | | Hysterectomy is an effective treatment of menorrhagia, but it is associated with substantial postoperative morbidity and convalescence. | | | Our data suggest an up-regulation of the agonist-receptor pathway of VEGF in idiopathic menorrhagia: the vascular expression of VEGF-A, VEGFR1, -2, -3 in capillaries was 1.8-, 1.8-, 2.0-, and 1. |
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http://diss.kib.ki.se/2003/91-7349-722-3
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| | The Management of Menorrhagia in Secondary Care |
| | There are wide variations in the drugs prescribed in general practice for the management of menorrhagia, in the referral patterns for this condition, and in population-based rates of hysterectomy. | | | The treatment objective in menorrhagia is to alleviate heavy menstrual flow and, consequently, improve quality of life. | | | Endometrial ablative procedures are effective in treating menorrhagia (A). |
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http://www.rcog.org.uk/index.asp?PageID=692
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| | eMedicine - Menorrhagia : Article by Julia A Shaw, MD |
| | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the first-line medical therapy in ovulatory menorrhagia. | | | Progestin is the most frequently prescribed medicine for menorrhagia. | | | Singer A, Almanza R, Gutierrez A, et al: Preliminary clinical experience with a thermal balloon endometrial ablation method to treat menorrhagia. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1449.htm
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| | CeMCOR: Articles: Managing Menorrhagia Without Surgery |
| | If your patient is perimenopausal, is over 40 or has ever had menorrhagia and will be in a remote area or traveling, I suggest supplying her with medroxyprogesterone 10 mg for 16 days and information about what she can do for heavy flow. | | | Besides the direct cost of hysterectomy, it requires at least six weeks of post-operative recovery and is sometimes associated with changes in a woman’s sexual response or a sense of loss. | | | Quality of life and cost-effectiveness of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system versus hysterectomy for treatment of menorrhagia: a randomised trial. |
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http://www.cemcor.ubc.ca/articles/misc/managing_menorrhagia.shtml
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| | The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (IUS) is an effective medical treatment for menorrhagia. | | | We interviewed women presenting with menorrhagia to explore their perceptions and their initial interaction with the medical profession. | | | Title Hysteroscopic endometrial ablation is an effective alternative to hysterectomy in women with menorrhagia and large uteri. |
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http://www.ais.up.ac.za/med/menorrhagia.htm
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| | Menstruation: Heavy Bleeding (Menorrhagia) - UMMC |
| | It should be noted, however, that some women experience recurrence of menorrhagia and may need surgical procedures. | | | In 1995 nearly 600,000 hysterectomies were performed, and researchers are hopeful that new resection or ablation techniques will reduce this rate. | | | Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified medical provider for all medical problems prior to starting any new treatment. |
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http://www.umm.edu/patiented/doc80full.html
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| | Menorrhagia: Overlooked Causes of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding |
| | And, interestingly, regardless of the presence of menorrhagia, these conditions all seem to have some sort of association with each other. | | | One of my friends improved her menorrhagia problem by taking acidophilus supplements. | | | The book mentions two studies supporting this theory, including one from the the Journal of American Medicine. |
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http://www.ctds.info/menorrhagia.html
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| | Acupuncture for Menorrhagia |
| | The treatment objective in the initial management of menorrhagia is to alleviate heavy menstrual flow and, as a consequence, prevent iron deficiency anaemia and improve quality of life. | | | A necessary precursor to a full-scale clinical trial is an exploratory trial to test and develop a protocol for the rigorous evaluation of the clinical and economic benefits of offering acupuncture to patients with menorrhagia, assessed as suitable for management in primary care. | | | Thus the development of the evidence base for acupuncture in the treatment of menorrhagia will satisfy two further objectives: First, it will enable women with menorrhagia to make informed health care choices. |
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| | Medical Interventions in Puberty Menorrhagia |
| | The reported incidence of subjective menorrhagia in myxoedema varies from 32-80% and menorrhagia may not infrequently be the presenting complaint (Scoot and Massey 1964). | | | The present ongoing study analyses 35 cases at a multidisciplinary tertiary institute of severe puberty menorrhagia which needed medical management. | | | 80% patients of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura have menorrhagia. |
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http://www.bhj.org/html/medical_interventions_121.htm
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| | Menorrhagia |
| | This document provides information about menorrhagia including: a definiton of the condition; incidence/prevalence; aetiology/risk factors; prognosis; aims of intervention; outcomes; and methods. | | | This clinical guidance on the medical management of menorrhagia is produced and made available by Prodigy. | | | One in a series of guidance notes produced by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) on interventional procedures covering new surgical procedures. |
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http://omni.ac.uk/browse/mesh/D008595.html
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| | Conditions such as tumors and thyroid malfunction need to be treated, either with medication or sometimes surgery. | | | Hysteroscopy involves a visual examination of the cervical canal and uterus | | | Treatment for menorrhagia is decided on the extent of the condition as well as the underlying cause. |
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http://www.targetwoman.com/articles/menorrhagia.html
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| | Menorrhagia (Hypermenorrhea) |
| | Four tablespoons to 1 cup (60 to 250 milliliters) of blood is lost during this time. | | | Your are here: Home > Diseases, Conditions & Injuries > Menorrhagia (Hypermenorrhea) | | | However, if your menorrhagia is caused by a medication, you may prevent the condition by stopping use of this medicine. |
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http://www.al-hikmah.org/menorrhagia.asp
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| | Numark Menorrhagia |
| | Refer to the individual herb for information about any side effects or interactions. | | | Refer to the individual supplement for information about any side effects or interactions. | | | Menorrhagia does not produce symptoms unless blood loss is significant, at which time symptoms of anaemia, such as fatigue, may occur. |
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http://www.numarkpharmacists.com/hn/Concern/Menorrhagia.htm
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| | Menorrhagia - David L. Hoffmann B.Sc. (Hons), M.N.I.M.H. - HealthWorld Online |
| | Herbs can be quite effective here, but again, as with menorrhagia, will not change the underlying problem. | | | Uterine Tonics will tone the whole reproductive system. | | | They will usually help reduce bleeding where there is a pathology present, but will not address that pathology or replace treatment for the underlying diagnosed problem. |
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http://www.healthy.net/library/books/hoffman/reproductive/menorrhagia.htm
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| | Diagnose-Me: Condition: Menorrhagia (Heavy Periods) |
| | Vitex is probably one of the most effective herbs in the treatment of menorrhagia. | | | Related conditions that may overlap with menorrhagia include: | | | The use of botanicals should be reserved for difficult cases of menorrhagia, those cases where immediate cessation of blood loss is desired, and/or as a short-term aid to other therapies. |
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http://www.diagnose-me.com/cond/C384826.html
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| | Uterine Conditions: Menorrhagia |
| | You may also experience cramping or pelvic pain, significant fatigue, anemia (low blood iron), sadness or nervousness with menorrhagia. | | | Menorrhagia is also associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (the accumulation of many incompletely developed follicles in the ovaries). | | | Known as menorrhagia or dysfunctional uterine bleeding, this condition is most common among women over age 45, although it can also affect adolescent girls who are beginning to menstruate. |
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http://www.healthywomen.org/UterineHealthGuide/pages/page6b1.html
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| | Menorrhagia Due to High Estrogen Levels |
| | If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest way to health. | | | It is a condition that should always be checked out be a doctor as known causes include fibroids, cancer and bleeding disorders such hemophilia and von Willebrand disease. | | | Menorrhagia: Overlooked Causes and Treatments" that was formerly at this URL. |
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http://www.mindspring.com/~sandysimmons/menorrhagia.html
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| | Uterus1: Your Complete Uterine and Women's Health Resource |
| | Learn more about Hydro ThermAblator® System to treat Menorrhagia. | | | Heavy Periods, Endometriosis, Uterine Polyps, Uterine Cancer, Menorrhagia,... | | | Recently, a popular technique used for in-vitro fertilization (IVF) was connected to a higher risk of birth defects in pregnancies achieved with its help. |
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http://www.uterus1.com
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| | Menorrhagia, heavy menstrual periods - heavy bleeding treatment |
| | It may be suggested as a treatment for menorrhagia, and may be necessary if there is cancer or pre-cancerous growths in the uterus. | | | Usually menorrhagia is not due to an underlying medical problem. | | | Usually menorrhagia is not a sign of an underlying medical problem and can be easily treated. |
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http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/menorrhagia.html
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| | Vaginal Bleeding — Complete medical information regarding irregularities of menstruation on MedicineNet.com |
| | First, menorrhagia can cause a woman substantial emotional distress and physical symptoms, such as severe cramping. | | | Sometimes, a woman has a condition that is well known to cause menorrhagia, but another condition may actually be the cause of her menorrhagia. | | | Benign (noncancerous) causes of menorrhagia include uterine fibroids, endometrial polyps (tiny benign growths that protrude into the womb), adenomyosis, intrauterine devices (IUD's), underactive thyroid function (hypothyroidism), an autoimmune disorder called systemic lupus erythematosis, and blood clotting disorders. |
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http://www.medicinenet.com/vaginal_bleeding/page3.htm
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| | Menorrhagia definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms |
| | Menorrhagia may be a sign of an underlying disorder, such as hormone imbalance, endometriosis, uterine fibroids or, rarely, cancer of the uterus. | | | Menorrhagia definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms | | | MedicineNet Home > MedTerms medical dictionary A-Z List > Menorrhagia |
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Menstrual periods - heavy, prolonged, or irregular |
| | Osei J, Critchley H. Menorrhagia, mechanisms and targeted therapies. | | | Menorrhagia I: measured blood loss, clinical features, and outcome in women with heavy periods: a survey with follow-up data. | | | More than menorrhagia: a review of the obstetric and gynaecological manifestations of bleeding disorders. |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003263.htm
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| | Menorrhagia |
| | Medinfo.co.uk - Easy to understand information for patients on heavy periods (menorrhagia). | | | Menorrhagia: When Periods Are Too Much - Women's Health Interactive: Menorrhagia is defined as excessively heavy or prolonged bleeding. | | | Open Directory - Health: By Age and Gender: Women's Health: Menstruation: Menorrhagia |
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| | Connective Tissue Disorder Site |
| | Magnesium - deficiencies of this important mineral may be linked to many common health problems including migraines, ADD, heart palpitations, muscle cramps and fibromyalgia. | | | Menorrhagia: Over looked Causes of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding |
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| | menorrhagia - definition of menorrhagia by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia. |
| | This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. | | | menorrhagia - abnormally heavy or prolonged menstruation; can be a symptom of uterine tumors and can lead to anemia if prolonged | | | menorrhagia - definition of menorrhagia by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia. |
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