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Dysfunctional Uterine Syndrome - Coggle Diagram
Dysfunctional Uterine Syndrome
Definition
Is irregular uterine bleeding that occurs in the absence of recognizable pelvic pathology, general medical disease, or pregnancy. It reflects a disruption in the normal cyclic pattern of ovulatory hormonal stimulation to the endometrial lining
Nursing Management
pad check
treat underlying cause
replenish fluid loss
treat symptoms
give supplements to prevent anaemi
Risk Factors
risk factors
blood dyscrasia
endocrine disorders
infections
malingancies
anatomical abnormalities
Clinical Manifestations
heavy menstrual bleeding.
bleeding that contains many clots or large clots.
bleeding that lasts more than seven days.
bleeding that occurs less than 21 days from the last cycle.
spotting.
bleeding between periods
Pathophysiology
it occurs as the sign of endocrine disorders
infections and other disturbances resulting in irregular and sometimes painless
excessive and prolonged uterine bleeding
Medication
Non-steriodal anti-inflammatory drugs
Contraceptives
Anti-fibrinolytic tranexamic acid
Causes
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This is an endocrine disorder that causes a woman to produce an increased amount of sex hormones
Uterine polyps
Uterine fibroids. ...
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Endometriosis
