"Metrorrhagia" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Abnormal uterine bleeding that is not related to MENSTRUATION, usually in females without regular MENSTRUAL CYCLE. The irregular and unpredictable bleeding usually comes from a dysfunctional ENDOMETRIUM.
| Descriptor ID |
D008796
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C13.351.500.852.691.622 C23.550.414.993.700
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| Concept/Terms |
Metrorrhagia- Metrorrhagia
- Intermenstrual Bleeding
- Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
- Dysfunctional Uterine Bleedings
- Uterine Bleeding, Dysfunctional
- Bleeding Between Periods
- Breakthrough Bleeding
- Bleeding, Breakthrough
- Spotting
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| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Metrorrhagia" by people in Profiles.
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Smithling KR, Savella G, Raker CA, Matteson KA. Preoperative uterine bleeding pattern and risk of endometrial ablation failure. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Nov; 211(5):556.e1-6.
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Munro MG, Dickersin K, Clark MA, Langenberg P, Scherer RW, Frick KD. The Surgical Treatments Outcomes Project for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding: summary of an Agency for Health Research and Quality-sponsored randomized trial of endometrial ablation versus hysterectomy for women with heavy menstrual bleeding. Menopause. 2011 Apr; 18(4):445-52.
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Kaunitz AM, Burkman RT, Fisher AC, LaGuardia KD. Cycle control with a 21-day compared with a 24-day oral contraceptive pill: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Dec; 114(6):1205-1212.
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Frick KD, Clark MA, Steinwachs DM, Langenberg P, Stovall D, Munro MG, Dickersin K. Financial and quality-of-life burden of dysfunctional uterine bleeding among women agreeing to obtain surgical treatment. Womens Health Issues. 2009 Jan-Feb; 19(1):70-8.
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Tunitsky E, Dardano K, Harmanli OH. New-onset pelvic organ prolapse after Novasure endometrial ablation. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2008 Aug; 278(2):187-9.