Dysmenorrhoea Menorrhagia Painful Heavy Period Guidelines

Dysmennorhea- Painful Period Pathway- primary and secondary dysmenorrhoea.

HEAVY MENSTRUAL BLEEDING TOP TIPS - 
check NICE CKS guidelines  
  Examination and FBC (TSH) 
 Trial of RX 2-3 months 
 1  Mirena IUS (12 months) 
 2 Tranexamic Acid (or Nsaids) 
 3 Progesterone (NET 5mg tds day 5-26) or Depo 
 
ULTRASOUND (do at an earlier stage if clinically indicated) 
Once the above has taken place then consider referral for surgical 
options. 
 
Check 2 WEEK WAIT REFERRAL CRITERIA

 

 

  • Clinical support group
    • Women's and Sexual Health

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