Midwifery care of the woman with menorrhagia

Menorrhagia is characterized by excessive menstrual bleeding and is defined as a menstrual blood loss of greater than 80 mL. Approximately one in ten women in the United States experiences menorrhagia. Although rarely life-threatening, menorrhagia can have a negative impact on women’s lives, and its...

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Published in:Journal of nurse-midwifery 1999-03, Vol.44 (2), p.89-105
Main Authors: Engstrom, Janet L, Rose, Rebecca, Brill, Andrew I, Polhill, Kevin M, Lukanich, Christine M, Fritz, Lisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Combined Modality Therapy
Female
Humans
Menorrhagia - diagnosis
Menorrhagia - nursing
Menorrhagia - physiopathology
Menorrhagia - therapy
Menstrual Cycle
Menstrual Hygiene Products
Midwifery
Nursing
Pregnancy
Quality of Life
Uterine Hemorrhage - diagnosis
Uterine Hemorrhage - nursing
Uterine Hemorrhage - therapy
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Summary:Menorrhagia is characterized by excessive menstrual bleeding and is defined as a menstrual blood loss of greater than 80 mL. Approximately one in ten women in the United States experiences menorrhagia. Although rarely life-threatening, menorrhagia can have a negative impact on women’s lives, and its treatment can improve the quality of life for many women with this condition. This article reviews the definition, diagnosis, pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment of menorrhagia, as well as the impact of menorrhagia and its treatment on the quality of life for women with this condition. The role of the midwife in the care of the woman with menorrhagia is also reviewed.
ISSN:0091-2182
1879-1565
DOI:10.1016/S0091-2182(99)00029-4