Menometrorrhagia
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| Menometrorrhagia Classification and external resources |
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| ICD-10 | N92.1 |
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| ICD-9 | 626.2 |
Menometrorrhagia is a condition in which prolonged or excessive uterine bleeding occurs irregularly and more frequently than normal.
[edit] Causes
It can occur due to any of several causes, including hormonal imbalance, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or cancer. It can lead to anemia in long-standing cases.
[edit] Treatment
Treatment depends on the cause. In cases where malignancy is ruled out, hormone supplementation or the therapeutic use of hormonal contraception is usually recommended to induce bleeding on a regular schedule.
[edit] Types
Two variations of the condition are menorrhagia and metrorrhagia.
