Cost‐effectiveness of treatments for heavy menstrual bleeding
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2017.07.024
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Heavy menstrual bleeding affects up to one third of women in the United States, resulting in a reduced quality of life and significant cost to the health care system. Multiple treatment options exist, offering… read more here.
Keywords: endometrial ablation; heavy menstrual; menstrual bleeding; life ... See more keywords
Expulsion rates of the levonorgestrel 52 mg intrauterine system are similar among women with heavy menstrual bleeding and users for contraception.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2021.09.001
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To compare the expulsion rates of the levonorgestrel (LNG) 52 mg intrauterine system (IUS) among women with heavy menstrual bleeding versus women using solely for contraception. STUDY DESIGN We conducted an audit study of… read more here.
Keywords: heavy menstrual; menstrual bleeding; among women; expulsion rates ... See more keywords
Encounter decision aids to facilitate shared decision-making with women experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding or symptomatic uterine fibroids: A before-after study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2021.02.027
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Is the level of shared decision-making (SDM) higher after introduction of a SDM package (including encounter decision aids on treatment options for heavy menstrual bleeding and training for clinicians) than before?. METHODS This before-after… read more here.
Keywords: decision; introduction; heavy menstrual; shared decision ... See more keywords
Elagolix in the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding associated with uterine fibroids in premenopausal women
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DOI: 10.1080/17512433.2021.1900726
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction Uterine fibroids (UFs) are the most common benign tumor arising from myometrium of reproductive age women, with significant financial burden estimated in hundreds of billions of dollars. Unfortunately, there are limitations in available… read more here.
Keywords: premenopausal women; heavy menstrual; bleeding associated; menstrual bleeding ... See more keywords
Elagolix Treatment for Up to 12 Months in Women With Heavy Menstrual Bleeding and Uterine Leiomyomas
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DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000003869
Abstract: Up to 12 months of elagolix with add-back therapy provided sustained reduction in menstrual blood loss with an acceptable safety profile in women with uterine leiomyomas. read more here.
Keywords: women heavy; uterine leiomyomas; elagolix treatment; heavy menstrual ... See more keywords
Menstrual Technology Innovations and the Implications for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
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DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000005126
Abstract: Understanding current menstrual technologies is essential to empowering menstrual well-being and identifying heavy menstrual bleeding. Menstruation is a personal and cultural experience with financial and health implications. Menstruation historically has been managed with disposable commodities,… read more here.
Keywords: menstrual technologies; menstrual bleeding; technology innovations; menstrual technology ... See more keywords
The combined use of endometrial ablation or resection and levonorgestrel‐releasing intrauterine system in women with heavy menstrual bleeding: A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1111/aogs.14219
Abstract: Despite endometrial ablation/resection being a very successful treatment for women with heavy menstrual bleeding, re‐intervention with additional surgery is needed in 12%–25% of cases. Introducing a levonorgestrel‐intrauterine system (LNG‐IUS) immediately after ablation could preserve the… read more here.
Keywords: endometrial ablation; ablation; heavy menstrual; menstrual bleeding ... See more keywords
Health issues in women and girls affected by haemophilia with a focus on nomenclature, heavy menstrual bleeding, and musculoskeletal issues
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DOI: 10.1111/hae.14535
Abstract: Women and girls affected by haemophilia, including haemophilia carriers (WGH) are at risk of bleeding symptoms that may go unrecognized, including heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) and musculoskeletal bleeding. Terminology continues to evolve. read more here.
Keywords: heavy menstrual; affected haemophilia; menstrual bleeding; women girls ... See more keywords
High prevalence of reduced thrombin generation and/or decreased platelet response in women with unexplained heavy menstrual bleeding
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DOI: 10.1111/ijlh.12775
Abstract: Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is a condition that affects 20%‐30% of women of reproductive age. HMB has a multifactorial pathophysiology, which is incompletely understood. HMB symptoms are very common in patients with established haemostasis defects,… read more here.
Keywords: high prevalence; heavy menstrual; menstrual bleeding; prevalence reduced ... See more keywords
Effect of modified levonorgestrel‐releasing intrauterine system in human adenomyosis with heavy menstrual bleeding
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DOI: 10.1111/jog.15031
Abstract: The levonorgestrel‐releasing intrauterine (LNG‐IUS) system is an effective primary treatment for adenomyosis; however, it has high expulsion rates. We aimed to modify the system—allowing affixion to the myometrium—and evaluate the expulsion rate, effectiveness, and side… read more here.
Keywords: releasing intrauterine; system; menstrual bleeding; levonorgestrel releasing ... See more keywords
Prospective evaluation of ISTH‐BAT as a predictor of bleeding disorder in adolescents presenting with heavy menstrual bleeding in a multidisciplinary hematology clinic
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DOI: 10.1111/jth.14997
Abstract: Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) can be the first manifestation of an undiagnosed bleeding disorder (BD). Identifying a BD can be challenging in the adolescent age group. The utility of bleeding assessment tools (BAT) remains elusive… read more here.
Keywords: heavy menstrual; bleeding disorder; menstrual bleeding; hematology ... See more keywords