Quality in Primary Care Open Access

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bedfordshire NHS Trust, UK

Publications

• Short Communication   
  Management options of abnormal uterine bleeding in Chronic Kidney Disease : A Brief Review.
  Author(s): Sivalakshmi Ramu* and Rinchen Zangmo
  
  The global prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is increasing, with a slight female predominance. Hormonal changes associated with CKD facilitate the development of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) in these patients. CKD is linked to menstrual irregularities, leading to complications such as severe anemia and the need for multiple blood transfusions. These conditions significantly affect the quality of life for patients with CKD. Selecting appropriate management options for AUB in CKD patients is highly challenging. Although there are both medical and surgical options for managing AUB, medical management often becomes erratic due to worsening kidney function and the clearance of administered drugs. The management of AUB in CKD is sparsely discussed in the literature. This paper discusses the pros and cons of various treatment plans to aid in appropriate selection... View More»
  

  DOI: 10.36648/1479-1064.32.4.18

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