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Are there abnormalities found on the vaginal examination? An enlarged uterus suggests pregnancy, fibroids, retained secundina, hydatiform mole, choriocarcinoma, endometrial ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Is there persistent or recurring abdominal or pelvic pain? The presence of pain with menorrhagia should make one suspect PID, endometriosis, and ectopic pregnancy.
Are there ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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... The causes of hypermenorrhea or excessive menstrual bleeding can be easily recalled by simply applying the mnemonic MINTS.
HYPERMENORRHEA
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... Metrorrhagia — uterine bleeding that occurs irregularly between menstrual periods — is usually light, although it can range from staining to hemorrhage. Usually, this common sign reflects slight physiologic... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations
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... Abnormally heavy or long menstrual bleeding, menorrhagia may occur as a single episode or a chronic sign. In menorrhagia, bleeding is heavier than the patient’s normal... Emergency Interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers
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... Metrorrhagia—uterine bleeding that occurs irregularly between menstrual periods—is usually light, although it can range from staining to hemorrhage. Usually, this common sign... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations
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... Abnormally heavy or long menstrual bleeding, menorrhagia may occur as a single episode or a chronic sign. In menorrhagia, bleeding is heavier than the patient’s normal menstrual flow; menstrual blood loss... Emergency Interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers
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Menorrhagia
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
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... Albert A. Meyer
Approach Menorrhagia, defined as excessive bleeding from the uterus, is a common gynecologic complaint. Each year, 200,000 American women undergo hysterectomy for... History (2) ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment (3)
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... Metrorrhagia—uterine bleeding that occurs irregularly between menses—is usually light, although it can range from staining to hemorrhage. Usually, this common sign... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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... Abnormally heavy or long menstrual bleeding, menorrhagia may occur as a single episode or a chronic sign. In menorrhagia, bleeding is heavier than the patient's normal menstrual flow; menstrual blood... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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The causes of hypermenorrhea or excessive menstrual bleeding can be
easily recalled by simply applying the mnemonic MINTS.
M—Malformations include... Pictures
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