Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of menorrhagia.
Family history
- Is there a history of frequent genitourinary tract disorders in your family?
Social history
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- When was your last menstrual period?
- How long have the menstrual changes existed?
- What is the cycle duration* (on the first day of bleeding to the last day before the next bleeding)? What is the longest and shortest cycle, respectively?
- How heavy is the menstrual bleeding? How many tampons or pads do you need per day?
- How long does the menstrual period last?
- Are there accompanying symptoms such as pain and / or fever?* * .
- 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.
- What form of contraception do you use?
- Have you lost body weight unintentionally? Please tell us your body weight (in kg) and height (in cm).
Self history incl. medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (diseases of the genitourinary tract).
- Operations
- Allergies
Medication history
- Intrauterine device/coil?
* * If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
