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Explain about Menorrhagia .... ? " munipalli akshay paul "
Menorrhagia is the medical term for abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding. It is one of the most common types of abnormal uterine bleeding and can interfere with a person's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Definition
Menorrhagia is typically defined as:
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Menstrual bleeding lasting more than 7 days, or
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Losing more than 80 mL of blood per cycle (though this is hard to measure, it's often estimated based on symptoms like soaking through pads or tampons hourly)
Common Symptoms
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Bleeding that soaks through one or more pads or tampons every hour
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Needing to use double sanitary protection
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Getting up at night to change protection
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Passing large blood clots
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Menstrual periods lasting longer than a week
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Fatigue or shortness of breath (from anemia due to blood loss)
Causes
Structural causes:
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Uterine fibroids
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Polyps
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Adenomyosis
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Uterine or cervical cancer (rare)
Non-structural causes:
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Hormonal imbalances (especially estrogen-progesterone imbalance)
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Ovulation dysfunction (common in teens and perimenopausal women)
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Blood clotting disorders (e.g., von Willebrand disease)
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Certain medications (e.g., anticoagulants, hormonal contraceptives)
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Infections or chronic conditions (e.g., thyroid disorders, liver or kidney disease)
Diagnosis
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Medical history and menstrual diary
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Pelvic exam
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Blood tests: Check for anemia, clotting disorders, thyroid function
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Ultrasound: Detect structural abnormalities
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Endometrial biopsy: Rule out cancer or hyperplasia
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Hysteroscopy: Direct view of the uterus if needed
Treatment
Depends on cause, severity, and whether fertility is desired:
Medical treatments:
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NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen): Reduce bleeding and cramping
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Hormonal therapy:
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Birth control pills or patches
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Hormonal IUD (e.g., Mirena)
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Progesterone pills or injections
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Antifibrinolytics (e.g., tranexamic acid): Reduce bleeding
Surgical treatments (for structural or refractory cases):
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Endometrial ablation: Destroys uterine lining (not for women planning pregnancy)
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Myomectomy: Removes fibroids
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Hysterectomy: Removal of uterus (definitive cure, for severe cases).
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