Abnormal Bleeding CPC Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Normal menstruation frequency, duration, and amount?
A
Fequency: 24-35 days.
Duration: 4 -7 days.
Amount: 30mls (whatever that means)
2
Q
Is all uterine bleeding menstruation?
A
Nope. Can be just withdrawal bleeding, anovulatory bleeding, other bleeding - but patients will call all of it a period.
3
Q
What’s the first dichotomy in the DDx for abnormal bleeding?
A
Structural vs. hormonal.
4
Q
If bleeding follows a regular cycle but is too heavy, does that point toward a structural or hormonal problem?
A
More likely structural. (most common reason would be fibroids)
5
Q
If a post-menopausal female has vaginal bleeding…
A
Look for cancer, but benign conditions (polyps, etc.) are most common.
