Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of brachymenorrhea.
Family history
Social history
Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints).
- When was your last menstrual period?
- The change in menstruation, i.e. bleeding that lasts too short, has existed since when?
- What is the duration of the cycle* ? What is the longest and shortest cycle, respectively?
- How heavy is your menstrual bleeding? How many tampons or pads do you need per day?
- How long does the menstrual period last?
- Do you feel nausea?
- Do you have tension in your chest?
- Do you experience accompanying symptoms such as fever or feeling sick?* * .
- Basal body temperature curve (BTK) – recording the temperature curve (measured before getting up) can give important clues about hormone imbalances.
* The cycle length or cycle length refers to the menstrual cycle. A woman’s cycle length is calculated from the first day of bleeding to the last day before the next bleeding.
Vegetative history including nutritional history.
- Are you overweight? Please tell us your body weight (in kg) and height (in cm).
- Has your body weight changed unintentionally?
- Is there a desire to have children?
Self history incl. medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (gynecological diseases).
- Operations (gynecological operations)
- Allergies
- Pregnancies
Medication history
- Contraceptives (contraceptives)
* * If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
