Algorithm for the Management of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

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    Women reporting with heavy menstrual bleeding

    Full menstrual history . Examination . Full bloodcount

    ProlongedIrregular

    cycles

    Anaemic

    Referspecialist

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    %reatanaemia

    Yes

    No

    Yes

    severeNo Mild or

    moderate

    (80-115g/l)

    < 80 g/l

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