title: Non-surgical management of heavy menstrual bleeding.
abstract: Hysterectomy is the commonest treatment for women with heavy menstrual bleeding. However, it is a major operation and should only be considered as a last resort. This article looks at alternative pharmacological treatments, as outlined in new NICE clinical guidance, and how nurses can improve the management of heavy menstrual bleeding.
authors.forename: Ingrid
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Torjesen
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D016912:Levonorgestrel / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008796:Metrorrhagia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D009640:Norethindrone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D014148:Tranexamic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone; D016912:Levonorgestrel; D014148:Tranexamic Acid; D009640:Norethindrone