Women's health · Explanation & counselling

Heavy periods

Medium

10 min station · 2 min reading · Recommended for Curtin Year 4 students

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2 min reading · 10 min station · reminders at 2 min

Instructions

You are a medical student on placement in general practice. Tanya Kennedy, 41, has had heavy periods for two years. Her pelvic ultrasound is normal. Her blood tests are back.

  1. Take a focused history from Ms Kennedy

  2. Explain the options and agree a plan with Ms Kennedy

  • You do not need to examine the patient

Results

Ultrasound: normal uterus and ovaries; endometrium 6 mm. Hb 112; ferritin 9. TSH normal.

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