Menorrhagia

What is Menorrhagia❓

 Heavy periods

 Periods lasting longer than seven days and can affect the women’s quality of life ⌛

 Both

 Causes:

 Underlying health conditions such as Diabetes, Liver disease, Pelvic inflammation disease, fibroids and more

 Cancer of the womb

 Contraceptive devices

What are the symptoms for Menorrhagia❓

 Heavy periods

 Change to period length ⌛

How do you diagnose Menorrhagia❓

 Having classical symptoms

 Physical examination 🏨

 Blood tests to check for anaemia, bleeding disorders or conditions that affect hormonal balance 💉

 Ultrasound scan

 To check for infection:

 High vaginal swab

How do you treat Menorrhagia❓

 Referral to specialist

 Tablets: mefenamic acid and tranexamic acid 💊

 Lifestyle changes

 Pain relief 💊

 Hormonal treatment such as IUD – Intrauterine devices

 Surgery if appropriate 🏨

Why should I worry about Menorrhagia❓

 This can affect individual’s wellbeing 😔

 Risk of iron deficiency anaemia (lack of iron)

 Potential risk of cancer