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Menstrual Disorders

Editors' Choice of Best Available Content

This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on menstrual conditions and related issues, including abnormal uterine bleeding, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, endometrial ablation, endometriosis, heavy menstrual bleeding, menorrhagia, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, premenstrual syndrome, and uterine fibroid tumors. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past 12 months is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.

Categories

Overview

Treatment

Complications and Special Situations

Patient Education, Self-Care

Overview
07/01/2021	Dysmenorrhea new
07/01/2019	Amenorrhea: A Systematic Approach to Diagnosis and Management
04/01/2019	Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Premenopausal Women
08/01/2016	Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Treatment
07/01/2021	Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine System for Reducing Heavy Menstrual Bleeding [Cochrane for Clinicians] new
05/01/2021	Exercise for Dysmenorrhea [Cochrane for Clinicians]
04/15/2021	Elagolix, Estradiol, and Norethindrone Kit (Oriahnn) for the Management of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Associated with Fibroids [STEPS]
08/01/2020	Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Premenopausal Patients and the Role of NSAIDs [Cochrane for Clinicians]
05/15/2020	Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Adolescents: ACOG Management Recommendations [Practice Guidelines]
12/01/2019	Combined Hormonal Contraceptives for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding [Cochrane for Clinicians]
07/01/2017	Surgery vs. Medical Therapy for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding [Cochrane for Clinicians]
06/15/2014	ACOG Releases Guidelines on Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Associated with Ovulatory Dysfunction [Practice Guidelines]
02/15/2012	Dysmenorrhea [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
10/15/2011	Tranexemic Acid (Lysteda) for Cyclic Heavy Menstrual Bleeding [STEPS]
01/01/2008	Premenstrual Syndrome [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
06/15/2007	Treatment of Menorrhagia
Complications and Special Situations
03/01/2019	Management of Uterine Fibroids [Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews]
01/15/2017	Uterine Fibroids: Diagnosis and Treatment
09/01/2016	Alternatives to Metformin for Patients with PCOS [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
07/15/2016	Diagnosis and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
11/01/2015	Menstrual Concerns in an Adolescent with Disabilities [Curbside Consultation]
09/01/2015	Insulin Sensitizers for Treatment of Menstrual Irregularities Associated with PCOS [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
09/01/2013	Pituitary Adenomas: An Overview
01/01/2011	ACOG Updates Guideline on Diagnosis and Treatment of Endometriosis [Practice Guidelines]
08/15/2006	Diagnosis and Management of Endometriosis
Patient Education, Self-Care
07/01/2021	Painful Menstrual Periods new
08/01/2016	Premenstrual Disorders
06/01/2013	Amenorrhea
01/01/2012	Abnormal Bleeding During Your Period
10/15/2011	PMS: What It Is and What You Can Do About It
06/15/2007	Heavy Periods (Menorrhagia)
08/15/2006	Endometriosis: What You Should Know
From Familydoctor.org AAFP's Patient Information Resource
	Menstrual Cycle Problems
	Amenorrhea
	Dysmenorrhea