Evaluation and management of acute menorrhagia in women with and without underlying bleeding disorders: consensus from an international expert panel

Andra H. James, Peter A. Kouides, Rezan Abdul-Kadir, Jennifer E. Dietrich, Mans Edlund, Augusto B. Federici, Susan Halimeh, Pieter Willem Kamphuisen, Christine A. Lee, Oscar Martínez-Perez, Claire McLintock, Flora Peyvandi, Claire Philipp, Jeffrey Wilkinson, Rochelle Winikoff

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Abstract

Acute menorrhagia is a common gynecological disorder. Prevalence is high among women with inherited bleeding disorders and recent guidance for optimal management is lacking. Following a comprehensive review of the literature, an international expert panel in obstetrics, gynecology and hematology reached consensus on recommendations regarding the management of acute menorrhagia in women without a diagnosed bleeding disorder, as well as in patients with von Willebrand disease, platelet function disorders and other rare hemostatic disorders. The causes and predictors of acute menorrhagia are discussed and special consideration is given for the treatment of women on anticoagulation therapy. This review and accompanying recommendations will provide guidance for healthcare practitioners in the emergency management of acute menorrhagia
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)124-134
JournalEuropean journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
Volume158
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

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