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What is the estimated prevalence of adenomyosis according to most studies?
What is the estimated prevalence of adenomyosis according to most studies?
- 20 to 25%
- 35 to 40%
- 25 to 30%
- 30 to 35% (correct)
Why is it important to optimize treatment for adenomyosis?
Why is it important to optimize treatment for adenomyosis?
- To complicate patient satisfaction
- To reduce unnecessary investigations and treatments (correct)
- To avoid studying the impact of adenomyosis
- To increase the prevalence of the condition
What type of registry is suggested for recording long-term clinical outcomes in women with adenomyosis?
What type of registry is suggested for recording long-term clinical outcomes in women with adenomyosis?
- Prospective clinical registry (correct)
- Pharmacological registry
- Retrospective clinical registry
- Surgical registry
What is the estimated percentage of women in whom submucosal fibroids cause heavy menstrual bleeding?
What is the estimated percentage of women in whom submucosal fibroids cause heavy menstrual bleeding?
Which condition is thought to be caused by submucosal fibroids in around 15% of women?
Which condition is thought to be caused by submucosal fibroids in around 15% of women?
How can understanding the impact of adenomyosis help in improving patient outcomes?
How can understanding the impact of adenomyosis help in improving patient outcomes?
Which imaging technique is recommended as the first-line diagnostic tool for women with heavy menstrual bleeding who have significant dysmenorrhea or a bulky, tender uterus on examination?
Which imaging technique is recommended as the first-line diagnostic tool for women with heavy menstrual bleeding who have significant dysmenorrhea or a bulky, tender uterus on examination?
What is the recommended approach if a woman declines transvaginal ultrasound or it is not suitable for her?
What is the recommended approach if a woman declines transvaginal ultrasound or it is not suitable for her?
Which of the following diagnostic tools should NOT be used as a first-line diagnostic tool for heavy menstrual bleeding?
Which of the following diagnostic tools should NOT be used as a first-line diagnostic tool for heavy menstrual bleeding?
Which of the following is the LEAST recommended approach for diagnosing heavy menstrual bleeding according to the text?
Which of the following is the LEAST recommended approach for diagnosing heavy menstrual bleeding according to the text?
Which of the following conditions may cause pain associated with heavy menstrual bleeding, according to the text?
Which of the following conditions may cause pain associated with heavy menstrual bleeding, according to the text?
Which of the following factors may indicate the need for a pelvic ultrasound in women with heavy menstrual bleeding?
Which of the following factors may indicate the need for a pelvic ultrasound in women with heavy menstrual bleeding?
What should be considered if further information about fibroid position, size, number, and vascularity is needed?
What should be considered if further information about fibroid position, size, number, and vascularity is needed?
In what scenario should second-generation endometrial ablation be considered as a treatment option?
In what scenario should second-generation endometrial ablation be considered as a treatment option?
What should be considered if initial treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is unsuccessful?
What should be considered if initial treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is unsuccessful?
When should pretreatment with a gonadotrophin-releasing hormone analogue be considered?
When should pretreatment with a gonadotrophin-releasing hormone analogue be considered?
What should be done when discussing the route of hysterectomy with the woman?
What should be done when discussing the route of hysterectomy with the woman?
What is recommended if uterine fibroids are causing an enlarged or distorted uterus?
What is recommended if uterine fibroids are causing an enlarged or distorted uterus?
What is the primary aim of this guideline?
What is the primary aim of this guideline?
Who is the intended audience for this guideline?
Who is the intended audience for this guideline?
What is the significance of the guideline being the basis for QS47?
What is the significance of the guideline being the basis for QS47?
What principle is emphasized in the last sentence of the text?
What principle is emphasized in the last sentence of the text?
What is the significance of the guideline replacing CG44?
What is the significance of the guideline replacing CG44?
What is the significance of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists' guidance for gynaecological services during the COVID-19 pandemic?
What is the significance of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists' guidance for gynaecological services during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Which of the following diagnostic techniques is recommended for detecting submucosal fibroids, polyps, or endometrial pathology in women with heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB)?
Which of the following diagnostic techniques is recommended for detecting submucosal fibroids, polyps, or endometrial pathology in women with heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB)?
What potential impact is mentioned in the text regarding the recommendation for hysteroscopy over pelvic ultrasound?
What potential impact is mentioned in the text regarding the recommendation for hysteroscopy over pelvic ultrasound?
Which of the following strategies could be employed to address the resource impact of the hysteroscopy recommendation?
Which of the following strategies could be employed to address the resource impact of the hysteroscopy recommendation?
Based on the information provided in the text, which of the following statements is true regarding the potential cost implications of the hysteroscopy recommendation?
Based on the information provided in the text, which of the following statements is true regarding the potential cost implications of the hysteroscopy recommendation?
Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the information provided in the text?
Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the information provided in the text?
Which of the following diagnostic techniques can be considered for women with HMB, provided that they understand and accept the limitations of these techniques?
Which of the following diagnostic techniques can be considered for women with HMB, provided that they understand and accept the limitations of these techniques?
