The medical management of menorrhagia

J M Higham
British journal of hospital medicine · 1991 · vol. 45(1) , pp. 19–21 · PMID:2009434 · W36044150
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This article reviews medical treatments for menorrhagia, a common condition causing heavy menstrual bleeding, to reduce blood loss and its associated anemia and social impact.

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Menorrhagia is a common problem which may result in chronic anaemia and cause considerable social embarrassment. Various medical treatments are available to reduce excessive blood loss, thus lessening the effects of this benign yet debilitating condition. In this article these drugs and their potential beneficial effects are reviewed.

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Menorrhagia Antifibrinolytic Agents Antifibrinolytic Agents Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal Clinical Trials as Topic Contraceptives, Oral, Combined Contraceptives, Oral, Combined Danazol Danazol Female Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Humans Menorrhagia Menorrhagia Menorrhagia Progestins Progestins

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