A 45-year-old with heavy menstrual bleeding and dysmenorrhea has a uterus enlarged irregularly on examination. Ultrasound shows multiple fibroids. She...

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A 45-year-old with heavy menstrual bleeding and dysmenorrhea has a uterus enlarged irregularly on examination. Ultrasound shows multiple fibroids. She desires fertility preservation. What is the recommended initial medical management to reduce bleeding?

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Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS)

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GnRH analogues

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Tranexamic acid

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Endometrial ablation

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Hysterectomy

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Obstetrics & Gynaecology

A 45-year-old with heavy menstrual bleeding and dysmenorrhea has a uterus enlarged irregularly on examination. Ultrasound shows multiple fibroids. She desires fertility preservation. What is the recommended initial medical management to reduce bleeding?