Fertility and sterility
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Fertility and sterility · Nov 2005
ReviewManagement of excessive menstrual bleeding in women with hemostatic disorders.
Because there are many important considerations for managing excessive menstrual bleeding in women who have systemic disorders of hemostasis, a multidisciplinary approach is the best model for care. Specific attention to effective treatments is highlighted, but few studies have been performed in this population.
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Fertility and sterility · Nov 2005
ReviewHemostasis and menstruation: appropriate investigation for underlying disorders of hemostasis in women with excessive menstrual bleeding.
The evaluation of excessive menstrual bleeding carries a relatively high yield of discovering an underlying disorder of hemostasis in females. This review highlights important components in a structured history and outlines primary and secondary hematologic testing that should be considered in the evaluation of excessive menstrual bleeding.
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Fertility and sterility · Nov 2005
ReviewDisorders of hemostasis and excessive menstrual bleeding: prevalence and clinical impact.
The prevalence and impact of most underlying disorders of hemostasis are reviewed in women with excessive menstrual bleeding. The most common underlying bleeding disorder is von Willebrand disease, which occurs in only 1% to 2% of the general population but in approximately 13% of women with excessive menstrual bleeding.