ACOG Releases Guidelines on Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Associated with ...
Jun 15, 2014 - Abnormal uterine bleeding related to ovulatory dysfunction (i.e., oligo-ovulation and anovulation) is a range of disorders often associated with heavy, irregular bleeding. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) treatment recommendations are based on the ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0615/p987.html
Aromatase Inhibitors Such as Letrozole (Femara) vs. Clomiphene (Clomid) for Subfertile ...
May 1, 2019 - When treated with letrozole, subfertile women with PCOS who are trying to conceive have increased chances of pregnancy (number needed to treat [NNT] = 11) and live birth (NNT = 10) compared with those treated with clomiphene.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0501/p545.html
Combined Hormonal Contraceptives for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding - Cochrane for Clinicians...
Dec 1, 2019 - Combined oral contraceptives decrease the number of women reporting menorrhagia over six months compared with placebo (absolute risk reduction = 36.7%; number needed to treat = 2.7).
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1201/p677.html
Dysmenorrhea - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2005 - Dysmenorrhea is the leading cause of recurrent short-term school absence in adolescent girls and a common problem in women of reproductive age. Risk factors for dysmenorrhea include nulliparity, heavy menstrual flow, smoking, and depression. Empiric therapy can be initiated based on a ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0115/p285.html
Dysmenorrhea - Clinical Evidence Handbook - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2012 - What are the effects of treatments for primary dysmenorrhea?
American Family Physician : Clinical Evidence Handbook
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0215/p386.html
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Premenopausal Patients and the Role of NSAIDs - Cochrane ...
Aug 1, 2020 - NSAIDs are effective for reducing heavy menstrual bleeding in premenopausal patients with menorrhagia when compared with placebo.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0801/p147.html
Management of Uterine Fibroids - Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews - ...
Mar 1, 2019 - What are the comparative effectiveness and harms of treatments for uterine fibroids, and what is the risk of finding unexpected leiomyosarcoma in women with fibroids?
American Family Physician : Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0301/p330.html
Menstrual Concerns in an Adolescent with Disabilities - Curbside Consultation - ...
Nov 1, 2015 - Clinicians who care for female adolescents with cognitive and physical disabilities are often consulted on the management of menstrual bleeding for purposes of hygiene, dysmenorrhea, and treatment of premenstrual symptoms. Contraception is also commonly discussed to mitigate pregnancy ...
American Family Physician : Curbside Consultation
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/1101/p823.html
Premenstrual Syndrome - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2003 - Premenstrual syndrome, a common cyclic disorder of young and middle-aged women, is characterized by emotional and physical symptoms that consistently occur during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Women with more severe affective symptoms are classified as having premenstrual ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0415/p1743.html
Premenstrual Syndrome - Clinical Evidence Handbook - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2008 - What are the effects of drug and hormonal treatments in women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? What are the effects of psychological interventions, physical therapy, dietary supplements and surgical treatments in women with PMS?
American Family Physician : Clinical Evidence Handbook
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0101/p82.html
Surgery vs. Medical Therapy for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding - Cochrane for Clinicians - ...
Jul 1, 2017 - In women of reproductive age with chronic heavy menstrual bleeding, hysterectomy is the most effective treatment for controlling symptoms. Conservative surgery is more effective for controlling bleeding symptoms at one and two years than oral medications or the levonorgestrel-releasing ...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0701/p24.html
Tranexemic Acid (Lysteda) for Cyclic Heavy Menstrual Bleeding - STEPS - American Family...
Oct 15, 2011 - Tranexamic acid is a nonhormonal option that reduces menstrual blood loss and improves quality of life in patients with heavy menstrual bleeding. It is more expensive than nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and hormonal therapies, but is an option when these treatments are not desired...
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/1015/p883.html
Treatment of Menorrhagia - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2007 - Menorrhagia is defined as excessive uterine bleeding occurring at regular intervals or prolonged uterine bleeding lasting more than seven days. The classic definition of menorrhagia (i.e., greater than 80 mL of blood loss per cycle) is rarely used clinically. Women describe the loss or ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0615/p1813.html
Treatment Strategies for Premenstrual Syndrome - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 1998 - Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to a group of menstrually related disorders. Premenstrual symptoms sufficient to impair daily activity and relationships are estimated to occur in up to 40 percent of women of reproductive age, with 5 percent of these women having severe impairment. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/0701/p183.html
Using Progestins in Clinical Practice - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2000 - Progestational agents have many important functions, including regulation of the menstrual cycle, treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding, prevention of endometrial cancer and hyperplastic precursor lesions, and contraception. Because of the reported side effects of synthetic ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/1015/p1839.html
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