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Menorrhagia - Coggle Diagram
Menorrhagia
Causes
Heavy menstruation
As a side effect of contraceptives
Hormones imbalance
Drug side effects
Diagnostic tests
Pelvic examination
Ultrasound
Pap smear
Nursing intervention
Administer analgesia if theres pain
Test for patients hemoglobin levels
If bleeding is uncontrollable IUD might need to be inserted to help control bleeding
Risk factors
Genetic history of heavy menstruation
Length of menstrual cycle - longer days are at risk
Weight problems
Health education
importance of iron supplements
Diet rich in iron
Treatment
Iron supplements
Ibrufen to reduce pain and bleeding
Prolonged, excessive bleeding with menstrual cycle
also known as dysfunctional bleeding