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The Clinical Classification and Causes of Menorrhagia

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While harder to define, document, or diagnose, heavy menstrual bleeding still represents a significant cause of concern, imposition, and morbidity. As noted in Chap. 2, much of this occurs at a stage of life where its impact on education, productivity, or family relationships can have lifelong consequences. It is for this reason that The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and others have recommended that menstruation be viewed as a “vital sign” [1].

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  • A good overview of the diagnosis and management of abnormal bleeding can be found at:

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  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Diagnosis of abnormal uterine bleeding in reproductive-aged women. Practice Bulletin No. 128. Obstet Gynecol. 2012;120:197–206.

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Smith, R.P. (2018). The Clinical Classification and Causes of Menorrhagia. In: Dysmenorrhea and Menorrhagia. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71964-1_5

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