Uterine Bleeding Flashcards
1
Q
What is irregular menses that alternate light/heavy and occur every 6-8 weeks?
A
Anovulatory bleeding/ovulatory dysfunction (AUB-O); treatable with progestins
2
Q
What coagulopathy may become apparent with heavy menstrual flow shortly after menarche?
A
von Willebrand disease
Use ristocetin cofactor test to work up
3
Q
Presentation of endometrial polyp
A
Increasingly heavy menses with spotting between periods; cramping pain
4
Q
AUB PALM-COEIN acronym?
A
Polyp
Adenomyosis
Leiomyoma
Malignancy/hyperplasia
Coagulopathy
Ovulatory dysfunction
Endometrial
Iatrogenic
Not classified
5
Q
What is Asherman syndrome?
A
Intrauterine adhesions - scar tissue after surgery of uterus or dilation and curettage
6
Q
What is a side effect from etonogestrel implant (Nexplanon)?
A
Irregular spotting/bleeding
