Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Treatment
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What is the purpose of using birth control pills in women who do not ovulate regularly?

  • To establish regular bleeding cycles (correct)
  • To stimulate ovulation
  • To prevent excessive growth of the endometrium
  • To reduce cramping during menstruation
  • Which medication may be recommended to treat abnormal bleeding in women who do not ovulate regularly?

  • Birth control pills
  • Progesterone (correct)
  • Synthetic estrogen
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  • What is the main function of progestins in treating abnormal uterine bleeding?

  • Stimulating ovulation
  • Preventing excessive growth of the endometrium (correct)
  • Reducing cramping
  • Regulating the menstrual cycle
  • In women taking monthly cyclical progestin therapy, what might occur cyclically?

    <p>Vaginal bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What other hormonal therapy besides birth control pills may be used during the menopausal transition to regulate the menstrual cycle?

    <p>Estrogen replacement therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be explored if a woman using cyclical progestin therapy does not experience the expected bleeding?

    <p>Pregnancy possibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do progestin-releasing IUDs impact menstrual bleeding?

    <p>Decrease menstrual blood loss by more than 50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which surgical procedure involves destroying the lining of the uterus using heat, cold, electrical energy, or a laser?

    <p>Endometrial ablation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an attached string on an IUD that projects through the cervix?

    <p>Check device placement and aid in removal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way can some women with abnormal uterine bleeding avoid surgery?

    <p>Using progestin-releasing IUDs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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