Slowing the Flow: Management of Benign Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), specifically heavy menstrual bleeding, is a common condition that can significantly affect women ’s lives. AUB can impact women’s health, finances, social engagement, and overall quality of life. Potential causes of AUB can be assessed using a standard mnemonic to identify the origin as structural or nonstructural. The PALM-COEIN mnemonic stands for polyps, adenomyosis, leiomyoma, malignanc y, hyperplasia, coagulopathy, ovulatory dysfunction, endometrial disorders, iatrogenic causes, and those not yet classified that are rare or not clearly defined.
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Case Challenge Source Type: research