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Menorrhagia and dysmenorrhea : risk factors, diagnosis and management

Menorrhagia and dysmenorrhea : risk factors, diagnosis and management [E-Book] - 1 online resource. - Obstetrics and gynecology advances . - Obstetrics and gynecology advances. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 76-83) and index.

MENORRHAGIA AND DYSMENORRHEA: RISK FACTORS, DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT; MENORRHAGIA AND DYSMENORRHEA: RISK FACTORS, DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT; Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data; Contents; Preface; Chapter I: Menorrhagia: Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Treatment; Abstract; Introduction; Definition of Menorrhagia and Its Epidemiology; Anamnestic Features of Menorrhagia; Examination; Investigation; Imaging; Management; Medical Management of Heavy Menstrual Loss in the Acute and Long-Term; Conclusion; References; Chapter II: Management of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding; Abstract. 1. Introduction2. Medical Treatment; Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills (COCPs); Oral Progesterone; Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System (LNG-IUS); 3. Surgical Management; Endometrial Ablation; Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE); Hysterectomy; 4. Duration of Therapy Preferences; Conclusion; References; Chapter III: The Role of Endometrial Inflammation in the Pathogenesis of Menorrhagia and the Clinical Use of NF-Kappa.b Natural Inhibitors with Hormone Therapy; Overview: Menstruation, Inflammation and the Role of Progesterone. The Role of Inflammation and Local Estrogen Production in the Etiology of MenorrhagiaThe Association of Natural NF-Kappa.b Inhibitors with Oral Contraceptives in the Treatment of Menorrhagia; Hormonal Treatment of Menorrhagia and Dysmenorrhea with Vaginal Gestrinone Associated with Natural NF-Kappa.b Inhibitors; References; Chapter IV: Management of Dysmenorrhea in Women with Endometriosis; Abstract; Introduction; Epidemiology of Dysmenorrhea in Women with Endometriosis; Pathogenesis of Dysmenorrhea in Women with Endometriosis; Treatment of Dysmenorrhea; Hormonal Treatment. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory DrugsProgestins; Danazol; Combined Oral Contraceptives; Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone Analogues; Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone Antagonist; Aromatase Inhibitors; Surgical Treatment; Conclusion; References; Index.

Menorrhagia is defined as heavy menstrual loss. Its main determinant of management is the impact of menorrhagia on the woman's quality of life. This book examines the history of menorrhagia, which should elucidate the temporal aspects of the heavy menstrual blood loss and may shed light on the etiology of menorrhagia. The authors further provide instructions on how to examine and treat women with menorrhagia. Furthermore, the book outlines a diagnostic approach and concentrates on different therapies like combined oral contraceptive pills in contrast with surgical management. With an effective.

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Menorrhagia--Treatment.
Menorrhagia--Diagnosis.
Dysmenorrhea--Treatment.
Dysmenorrhea--Diagnosis.
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