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What is the general timing given for menstruation to occur?
What is the general timing given for menstruation to occur?
What is the average duration of a normal menstruation?
What is the average duration of a normal menstruation?
How much blood loss is considered normal in an average menstrual cycle?
How much blood loss is considered normal in an average menstrual cycle?
If a woman is bleeding for more than how many days should it be classified as abnormal?
If a woman is bleeding for more than how many days should it be classified as abnormal?
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What percentage of women experience heavy bleeding during menstruation?
What percentage of women experience heavy bleeding during menstruation?
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What is considered abnormal blood loss in a menstrual cycle?
What is considered abnormal blood loss in a menstrual cycle?
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What is the definition of menarche?
What is the definition of menarche?
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What is a possible reason for a complaint of hypomenorrhea?
What is a possible reason for a complaint of hypomenorrhea?
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Which medication is commonly associated with hypomenorrhea as a side effect?
Which medication is commonly associated with hypomenorrhea as a side effect?
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What is a potential indication of a coagulation defect in women?
What is a potential indication of a coagulation defect in women?
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What hormonal factor can lead to endometrial healing and cessation of bleeding?
What hormonal factor can lead to endometrial healing and cessation of bleeding?
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Why do patients with heavy bleeding or dysmenorrhea often receive NSAIDs?
Why do patients with heavy bleeding or dysmenorrhea often receive NSAIDs?
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At what age does menopause typically occur in America?
At what age does menopause typically occur in America?
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What can cause menstrual bleeding changes along with thyroid dysfunction?
What can cause menstrual bleeding changes along with thyroid dysfunction?
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What may be suspected if a patient reports very heavy flow during their first menstruation?
What may be suspected if a patient reports very heavy flow during their first menstruation?
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In what situation is hypomenorrhea often experienced as a side effect?
In what situation is hypomenorrhea often experienced as a side effect?
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What is the most common cause of abnormal uterine bleeding in patients with anovulation?
What is the most common cause of abnormal uterine bleeding in patients with anovulation?
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In addition to pregnancy tests, what hormone levels should be checked in a woman of reproductive age with abnormal uterine bleeding?
In addition to pregnancy tests, what hormone levels should be checked in a woman of reproductive age with abnormal uterine bleeding?
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What diagnostic procedure is recommended for post-menopausal women with abnormal uterine bleeding?
What diagnostic procedure is recommended for post-menopausal women with abnormal uterine bleeding?
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What range of endometrial stripe thickness is considered suspicious for endometrial cancer in post-menopausal women on combined hormone replacement therapy?
What range of endometrial stripe thickness is considered suspicious for endometrial cancer in post-menopausal women on combined hormone replacement therapy?
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What factor increases the risk of endometrial cancer in women according to the text?
What factor increases the risk of endometrial cancer in women according to the text?
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What role does high insulin levels play in increasing the risk of endometrial cancer?
What role does high insulin levels play in increasing the risk of endometrial cancer?
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Which hormone therapy regimen is associated with a thicker endometrial stripe in post-menopausal women?
Which hormone therapy regimen is associated with a thicker endometrial stripe in post-menopausal women?
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What does the term menorrhagia refer to?
What does the term menorrhagia refer to?
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What is metrorrhagia characterized by?
What is metrorrhagia characterized by?
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What does menometrorrhagia involve?
What does menometrorrhagia involve?
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In the context of menstrual disorders, what does oligomenorrhea signify?
In the context of menstrual disorders, what does oligomenorrhea signify?
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What is the primary difference between menorrhagia and metrorrhagia?
What is the primary difference between menorrhagia and metrorrhagia?
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What distinguishes menometrorrhagia from oligomenorrhea?
What distinguishes menometrorrhagia from oligomenorrhea?
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When does secondary amenorrhea occur?
When does secondary amenorrhea occur?
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"Amenorrhea" specifically means:
"Amenorrhea" specifically means:
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"Menometrorrhagia" differs from "oligomenorrhea" mainly in terms of:
"Menometrorrhagia" differs from "oligomenorrhea" mainly in terms of:
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"Primary amenorrhea" is primarily characterized by:
"Primary amenorrhea" is primarily characterized by:
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What is the most common cause of vaginal bleeding in pre-menarchal children?
What is the most common cause of vaginal bleeding in pre-menarchal children?
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Which condition might lead to heavy periods right from the first menstrual cycle?
Which condition might lead to heavy periods right from the first menstrual cycle?
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What is a significant consideration for postmenopausal women with vaginal bleeding?
What is a significant consideration for postmenopausal women with vaginal bleeding?
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Which medication type is mentioned as a potential cause of irregular uterine bleeding?
Which medication type is mentioned as a potential cause of irregular uterine bleeding?
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What is the role of progesterone in the menstrual cycle?
What is the role of progesterone in the menstrual cycle?
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What condition should be suspected in a patient with irregular periods and no production of corpus luteum?
What condition should be suspected in a patient with irregular periods and no production of corpus luteum?
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Which type of cancer is specifically highlighted as a cause of postmenopausal bleeding?
Which type of cancer is specifically highlighted as a cause of postmenopausal bleeding?
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What percentage of women with postmenopausal bleeding may have endometrial hyperplasia?
What percentage of women with postmenopausal bleeding may have endometrial hyperplasia?
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What is the recommended dosage of birth control pills for controlling heavy bleeding according to the passage?
What is the recommended dosage of birth control pills for controlling heavy bleeding according to the passage?
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Why is it important to space out the intake of birth control pills when controlling bleeding?
Why is it important to space out the intake of birth control pills when controlling bleeding?
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What alternative treatment is suggested for patients with a religious objection to using hormones or those unable to use hormones?
What alternative treatment is suggested for patients with a religious objection to using hormones or those unable to use hormones?
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What is the primary reason for prescribing something for nausea along with birth control pills?
What is the primary reason for prescribing something for nausea along with birth control pills?
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In what type of patients can oral contraceptives be used to control bleeding, according to the passage?
In what type of patients can oral contraceptives be used to control bleeding, according to the passage?
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What is the recommended dose of NSAIDs for patients with heavy bleeding, as indicated in the passage?
What is the recommended dose of NSAIDs for patients with heavy bleeding, as indicated in the passage?
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What is the common cause of abnormal uterine bleeding in post-menopausal women according to the passage?
What is the common cause of abnormal uterine bleeding in post-menopausal women according to the passage?
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What is recommended for women with recurrent post-menopausal bleeding based on the passage?
What is recommended for women with recurrent post-menopausal bleeding based on the passage?
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What diagnostic procedure is suggested for women over 35 with abnormal uterine bleeding according to the passage?
What diagnostic procedure is suggested for women over 35 with abnormal uterine bleeding according to the passage?
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What is the recommended long-term means of controlling abnormal uterine bleeding according to the passage?
What is the recommended long-term means of controlling abnormal uterine bleeding according to the passage?
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What is the independent risk factor for endometrial cancer mentioned in the text?
What is the independent risk factor for endometrial cancer mentioned in the text?
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How much more likely is a patient greater than 50 pounds overweight to develop endometrial cancer compared to a patient who gained just 20 to 50 pounds?
How much more likely is a patient greater than 50 pounds overweight to develop endometrial cancer compared to a patient who gained just 20 to 50 pounds?
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What is the role of progestins in managing abnormal uterine bleeding?
What is the role of progestins in managing abnormal uterine bleeding?
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Which medical management option is suggested for patients who can be managed just with NSAIDs?
Which medical management option is suggested for patients who can be managed just with NSAIDs?
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What is the purpose of using a progestational IUD like Mirena in managing abnormal uterine bleeding?
What is the purpose of using a progestational IUD like Mirena in managing abnormal uterine bleeding?
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What method can induce endometrial atrophy and provide control of bleeding for up to five years?
What method can induce endometrial atrophy and provide control of bleeding for up to five years?
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What type of patients would need to receive IV estrogen due to excessive vaginal bleeding and instability?
What type of patients would need to receive IV estrogen due to excessive vaginal bleeding and instability?
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'Provera', also known as medroxyprogesterone, is typically prescribed in what daily dosage range for patients with simple endometrial hyperplasia?
'Provera', also known as medroxyprogesterone, is typically prescribed in what daily dosage range for patients with simple endometrial hyperplasia?
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