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Which of the following tests is NOT typically included in the evaluation of heavy menstrual bleeding?
Which of the following tests is NOT typically included in the evaluation of heavy menstrual bleeding?
- Thyroid function tests (correct)
- Ferritin levels
- PAP smear
- CBC
What is a typical non-pharmacological recommendation for managing heavy menstrual bleeding?
What is a typical non-pharmacological recommendation for managing heavy menstrual bleeding?
- Continuous treatment with NSAIDs
- Surgical intervention
- Use of heating pads or hot water bottles (correct)
- Increased intake of aspirin
What is the most common cause of amenorrhea?
What is the most common cause of amenorrhea?
- Anorexia nervosa
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- Excessive exercise
- Unrecognized pregnancy (correct)
What is the primary goal in the treatment of amenorrhea?
What is the primary goal in the treatment of amenorrhea?
Which non-pharmacological recommendation is suggested for amenorrhea related to anorexia?
Which non-pharmacological recommendation is suggested for amenorrhea related to anorexia?
What pharmacotherapy option is recommended for treating amenorrhea secondary to excessive exercise or anorexia?
What pharmacotherapy option is recommended for treating amenorrhea secondary to excessive exercise or anorexia?
Which medication is commonly used to treat hyperprolactinemia in cases of amenorrhea?
Which medication is commonly used to treat hyperprolactinemia in cases of amenorrhea?
What type of hormone therapy is recommended to reduce the risk of endometrial hyperplasia in women with an intact uterus during estrogen replacement therapy?
What type of hormone therapy is recommended to reduce the risk of endometrial hyperplasia in women with an intact uterus during estrogen replacement therapy?
What is the most appropriate recommendation to manage the first patient's amenorrhea based on the given information?
What is the most appropriate recommendation to manage the first patient's amenorrhea based on the given information?
What would be an appropriate monitoring parameter for the second patient using naproxen for heavy menstrual bleeding?
What would be an appropriate monitoring parameter for the second patient using naproxen for heavy menstrual bleeding?
Which of the following symptoms reported by the second patient requires further evaluation?
Which of the following symptoms reported by the second patient requires further evaluation?
What could be a potential concern when managing the first patient's amenorrhea?
What could be a potential concern when managing the first patient's amenorrhea?
In the context of the second patient's presentation, what could be a potential consequence of untreated heavy menstrual bleeding?
In the context of the second patient's presentation, what could be a potential consequence of untreated heavy menstrual bleeding?
What non-pharmacological approach could be beneficial for the second patient experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding?
What non-pharmacological approach could be beneficial for the second patient experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding?
