Question

A 30-year-old woman with heavy menstrual bleeding has completed her family. Her haemoglobin is 105 g/L. According to NICE, which initial treatment option could be considered first-line?

Accepted Answer

Mirena (levonorgestrel intrauterine system)

Answer

Tranexamic acid

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pill

Answer

Oral progestogens

Answer

NSAIDs (e.g. mefenamic acid)

Practice question

A 30-year-old woman with heavy menstrual bleeding has completed her family. Her haemoglobin is 105 g/L. According to NICE, which initial treatment option could be considered first-line?