What needs to be considered in women with heavy menstrual bleeding
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Heavy menstrual bleeding is one of the most common reasons women visit their GP, yet evidence-based care is not always practised, according to a leading reproductive and sexual health expert.
In this Q&A, Deborah Bateson, medical director at Family Planning NSW and co-author of the heavy menstrual bleeding clinical care standards, talks about how treatment and management of these patients can be improved across all relevant specialties.
Q: How common is heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) and what types of patients are affected?