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Dysfunctional uterine bleeding - Coggle Diagram
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Definition
can be described by periods that are too short or too long as well as bleeding that's too heavy or bleeding that contains many clots.
Clinical manifestations
Menstrual bleeding that contains a lot of clots or large clots
Bleeding or spotting between periods
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Menstrual bleeding lasting less than 2 days
Menstrual bleeding lasting more than 7 days
Pelvic pain or uncomfortable pressure
Causes
hormonal imbalance which occurs most frequently at puberty and menopause.
Uterine fibroids- tumors often found growing on the uterine muscles
Uterine polyps- also known as endometrial polyps, these small, soft growths occur inside the uterus. Most uterine polyps are non-cancerous.
Endometriosis- a uterine lining tissue disorder where the tissue grows outside the uterus
Kidney disease- a disorder where the kidneys fail to filter the body’s blood normally
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)- infections and autoimmune illnesses transmitted through sexual contact
Nursing management
Birth control pills
Progestin (can be given by a shot, implant or device placed in your uterus called an IUD).
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists can temporarily stop or reduce bleeding by preventing ovulation.
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonists (elagolix®) can manage heavy period bleeding related to fibroids.
References
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.advancedgynecology.com/condition/dysfunctional-uterine-bleeding/%23:~:text%3DDysfunctional%2520uterine%2520bleeding%2520can%2520be,lasting%2520more%2520than%25207%2520days&ved=2ahUKEwjSzdLh7MT5AhUGX_EDHcynBOAQFnoECAoQBQ&usg=AOvVaw1Lp2tD229oADdvh2FNZbZq