Metrorrhagia: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of metrorrhagia.

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* (from 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?
  • On which day of the cycle do you have your intermenstrual bleeding? How many days does this bleeding last? How heavy is this bleeding?
  • Do you suffer from 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.

  • Have you noticed any unwanted change in body weight? Please tell us your body weight (in kg) and height (in cm).

Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis

  • Pre-existing conditions (diseases of the genitourinary tract).
  • Operations
  • Allergies
  • Pregnancies/childbearing

Medication history

  • Ovulation inhibitor use/antibaby pill?

* * If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)