Management of heavy menstrual bleeding in women with bleeding disorders in a tertiary care center.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) affects a significant number of women with bleeding disorders and has a negative impact on their quality of life.

Objective

This retrospective study examined the management of patients with inherited bleeding disorders who used medical treatments, alone or in combination, for HMB.

Methods

Chart review was performed on women attending the Women with Bleeding Disorders Clinic in Kingston, Ontario, between 2005 and 2017. Data collected included patient demographics, the reason for presentation and diagnosis, medical history, treatments, and patient satisfaction.

Results

One hundred nine women were included in this cohort. Of these, only 74 (68%) were satisfied with medical management, and only 18 (17%) with first-line ther

SUBMITTER: Kuthiala S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10099318 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature