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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Menometrorrhagia | |||
| synonyms = [[Hypermenorrhea]], [[Menorrhagia]], [[Metrorrhagia]] | |||
| field = [[Gynecology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Heavy menstrual bleeding]], [[Irregular menstrual cycles]] | |||
| complications = [[Anemia]], [[Fatigue]] | |||
| onset = [[Reproductive age]] | |||
| duration = [[Chronic]] | |||
| causes = [[Hormonal imbalance]], [[Uterine fibroids]], [[Endometriosis]], [[Adenomyosis]], [[Polycystic ovary syndrome]] | |||
| risks = [[Obesity]], [[Age]], [[Family history]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Pelvic examination]], [[Ultrasound]], [[Blood tests]], [[Endometrial biopsy]] | |||
| differential = [[Dysfunctional uterine bleeding]], [[Coagulation disorders]], [[Thyroid disorders]] | |||
| treatment = [[Hormonal therapy]], [[Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs]], [[Tranexamic acid]], [[Surgical intervention]] | |||
| medication = [[Oral contraceptives]], [[Progestin]], [[Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists]] | |||
| frequency = Common in [[women of reproductive age]] | |||
}} | |||
'''Menometrorrhagia''' is a medical condition characterized by heavy and prolonged menstrual periods at irregular intervals. This condition can be caused by a variety of factors, including hormonal imbalances, uterine fibroids, polyps, or cancer. Treatment options vary depending on the underlying cause and may include hormonal therapy, surgery, or other interventions. | '''Menometrorrhagia''' is a medical condition characterized by heavy and prolonged menstrual periods at irregular intervals. This condition can be caused by a variety of factors, including hormonal imbalances, uterine fibroids, polyps, or cancer. Treatment options vary depending on the underlying cause and may include hormonal therapy, surgery, or other interventions. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Menometrorrhagia can be caused by a variety of factors, including: | Menometrorrhagia can be caused by a variety of factors, including: | ||
* [[Hormonal imbalances]]: These can disrupt the normal menstrual cycle and lead to heavy, prolonged periods. | * [[Hormonal imbalances]]: These can disrupt the normal menstrual cycle and lead to heavy, prolonged periods. | ||
* [[Uterine fibroids]]: These noncancerous growths in the uterus can cause heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding. | * [[Uterine fibroids]]: These noncancerous growths in the uterus can cause heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding. | ||
* [[Polyps]]: Small, benign growths on the lining of the uterus or cervix can cause heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding. | * [[Polyps]]: Small, benign growths on the lining of the uterus or cervix can cause heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding. | ||
* [[Cancer]]: Uterine, cervical, or ovarian cancer can cause heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding. | * [[Cancer]]: Uterine, cervical, or ovarian cancer can cause heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding. | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
The primary symptom of menometrorrhagia is heavy and prolonged menstrual bleeding. Other symptoms may include: | The primary symptom of menometrorrhagia is heavy and prolonged menstrual bleeding. Other symptoms may include: | ||
* [[Pain]] or cramping in the lower abdomen | * [[Pain]] or cramping in the lower abdomen | ||
* [[Fatigue]] or [[anemia]] due to blood loss | * [[Fatigue]] or [[anemia]] due to blood loss | ||
* [[Irregular menstrual cycle]] | * [[Irregular menstrual cycle]] | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment for menometrorrhagia depends on the underlying cause and may include: | Treatment for menometrorrhagia depends on the underlying cause and may include: | ||
* [[Hormonal therapy]]: This can help regulate the menstrual cycle and reduce bleeding. | * [[Hormonal therapy]]: This can help regulate the menstrual cycle and reduce bleeding. | ||
* [[Surgery]]: If fibroids, polyps, or cancer are causing the heavy bleeding, surgery may be necessary. | * [[Surgery]]: If fibroids, polyps, or cancer are causing the heavy bleeding, surgery may be necessary. | ||
* [[Endometrial ablation]]: This procedure destroys the lining of the uterus to reduce heavy bleeding. | * [[Endometrial ablation]]: This procedure destroys the lining of the uterus to reduce heavy bleeding. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Menorrhagia]] | * [[Menorrhagia]] | ||
* [[Metrorrhagia]] | * [[Metrorrhagia]] | ||
[[Category:Gynecological conditions]] | [[Category:Gynecological conditions]] | ||
[[Category:Menstrual disorders]] | [[Category:Menstrual disorders]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:44, 4 April 2025
| Menometrorrhagia | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Hypermenorrhea, Menorrhagia, Metrorrhagia |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Heavy menstrual bleeding, Irregular menstrual cycles |
| Complications | Anemia, Fatigue |
| Onset | Reproductive age |
| Duration | Chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Hormonal imbalance, Uterine fibroids, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Polycystic ovary syndrome |
| Risks | Obesity, Age, Family history |
| Diagnosis | Pelvic examination, Ultrasound, Blood tests, Endometrial biopsy |
| Differential diagnosis | Dysfunctional uterine bleeding, Coagulation disorders, Thyroid disorders |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Hormonal therapy, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Tranexamic acid, Surgical intervention |
| Medication | Oral contraceptives, Progestin, Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | Common in women of reproductive age |
| Deaths | N/A |
Menometrorrhagia is a medical condition characterized by heavy and prolonged menstrual periods at irregular intervals. This condition can be caused by a variety of factors, including hormonal imbalances, uterine fibroids, polyps, or cancer. Treatment options vary depending on the underlying cause and may include hormonal therapy, surgery, or other interventions.
Causes[edit]
Menometrorrhagia can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
- Hormonal imbalances: These can disrupt the normal menstrual cycle and lead to heavy, prolonged periods.
- Uterine fibroids: These noncancerous growths in the uterus can cause heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding.
- Polyps: Small, benign growths on the lining of the uterus or cervix can cause heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding.
- Cancer: Uterine, cervical, or ovarian cancer can cause heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding.
Symptoms[edit]
The primary symptom of menometrorrhagia is heavy and prolonged menstrual bleeding. Other symptoms may include:
- Pain or cramping in the lower abdomen
- Fatigue or anemia due to blood loss
- Irregular menstrual cycle
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for menometrorrhagia depends on the underlying cause and may include:
- Hormonal therapy: This can help regulate the menstrual cycle and reduce bleeding.
- Surgery: If fibroids, polyps, or cancer are causing the heavy bleeding, surgery may be necessary.
- Endometrial ablation: This procedure destroys the lining of the uterus to reduce heavy bleeding.
