Meanings of heavy menstrual bleeding in English

Patient(s): Women with heavy menstrual bleeding scheduled for an office endometrial ablation.

Up until now only women suffering heavy menstrual bleeding and low iron levels have been able to access the IUD for free.

These may include backache or leg pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, frequent urination, constipation, difficulty getting pregnant, and even pelvic pressure or pain.

Until 20 years ago about half of the women referred by their GPs with heavy menstrual bleeding would eventually have required a hysterectomy.

Nearly 44% met the criteria for heavy menstrual bleeding, but only 22.3% had sought help for period problems.

Results: At baseline, 36% of women self-reported heavy or very heavy menstrual bleeding, while 41% reported normal bleeding.

Conclusion: Women reported significant improvement for the 6 premenstrual symptoms for up to 1 year following an endometrial ablation for heavy menstrual bleeding.