Treatments for Menstrual Disorders
The treatment options for menorrhagia are aimed at:
- Eliminating the underlying cause of the heavy bleeding
- Reducing the heavy bleeding with medicines, surgical procedures, or other treatments
A major goal of treatment is to prevent anemia.
Amenorrhea (Lack of Menstruation)
The treatment options for amennorhea are aimed at:
- Identifying and treating underlying conditions
- Restoring hormonal imbalances
- Identifying lifestyle factors that may be causing the absence of a menstrual period
Treatment for menstrual disorders involves the following:
Last reviewedSeptember 2012by Andrea Chisholm
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