Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of hypermenorrhea.
Family history
Social history
- Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- When was your last menstrual period?
- How long has the change in menstruation existed?
- What is the cycle duration* or cycle length (from the first day of bleeding to the last day before the next bleeding)? What is the longest or shortest cycle, respectively?
- How heavy is the menstrual bleeding? How many tampons or pads do you need per day? (> 5 pads / tampons)
- How long does the menstrual period last?
- Do you suffer from accompanying symptoms such as pain or fever?* * .
- Basal body temperature curve(BTK) – recording the temperature curve (measured before getting up) can give important clues about hormonal 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.
- Do you have a desire to have children?
Self history including medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (diseases of the genitourinary tract).
- Operations
- Allergies
Medication history
- Intrauterine device (IUD)
* * If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
