Fibroids that distort the uterine cavity are typically managed surgically by resecting the myoma. Intramural fibroids can also be surgically managed (myomectomy, hysterectomy), or alternatively, ...

A single dose of intravenous (IV) iron dextran is the most cost-effective treatment for women with heavy menstrual bleeding ...

Heavy menstrual bleeding is more than an inconvenience in adolescents: It often leads to significant medical complications, in addition to disruptions in quality of life. While measuring the true ...

A review of data by Oregon Health & Science University researchers released last week aims to help doctors diagnose heavy menstrual bleeding. With menstrual cups, underwear and discs on the market ...

Share on Pinterest Heavy menstrual bleeding is common during perimenopause and can lead to iron deficiency anemia, a well-known cause of fatigue. Maskot/Getty Images A recent study found that abnormal ...

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Females should report midlife menstrual changes like prolonged or heavy bleeding to their doctor to discuss treatment to help ease discomfort. Irregular menstrual cycles during midlife, or changes in ...

Most women deal with some type of cramping or discomfort during their menstrual cycles, but for some, excessive bleeding makes daily activities nearly impossible. Researchers are looking at a new, ...

Relugolix lowers hormones in your body called estrogen and progesterone. The decrease in hormones helps to lower the bleeding associated with uterine fibroids and decrease the pain from endometriosis.

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Uterine fibroids are tumors that grow in or on your uterus, or womb. Fibroids aren’t cancerous and hardly ever turn into cancer. They're made of smooth muscle cells and other tissue that grows in or ...

Young women with sickle cell disease have a higher prevalence of heavy menstrual bleeding and dysmenorrhea. The prevalence of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) and dysmenorrhea is high in both ...