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Managing Heavy Menstrual Bleeding – An Update of Management Options

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Managing Heavy Menstrual Bleeding – An Update of Management Options is a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course designed to provide healthcare professionals with an updated understanding of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB), its causes, clinical assessment, and evidence-based management strategies. The course also explores the important public health issue of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C), including its health impacts, legal implications, and culturally sensitive care considerations. Heavy menstrual bleeding is a common condition that can significantly affect physical health, emotional wellbeing, quality of life, education, work participation, and reproductive health. Effective management requires careful assessment of underlying causes, patient-centred communication, and consideration of both medical and surgical treatment options.

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Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • Understand the clinical definition and causes of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB).
  • Recognise the definition and classifications of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C).
  • Gain awareness of the prevalence and cultural contexts of FGM/C globally and within Australia.
  • Identify the different types of FGM/C and associated complications.
  • Assess the immediate, intermediate, and long-term health consequences associated with FGM/C.
  • Discuss pregnancy and reproductive health outcomes related to FGM/C.
  • Understand current medical and surgical management options for heavy menstrual bleeding.
  • Reflect on unconscious bias and improve culturally sensitive patient communication.
  • Recognise appropriate referral pathways, multidisciplinary support, and public health interventions.
  • Understand the legal and ethical considerations surrounding FGM/C and women’s reproductive healthcare.

Modules

Module 1

Understanding Heavy Menstrual Bleeding and FGM/C

Module 2

Types, Prevalence, and Cultural Context of FGM/C

Module 3

Health Consequences of FGM/C

Module 4

Assessment and Diagnosis of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Module 5

Management Options for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Module 6

Legal, Ethical, and Public Health Considerations

Module 7

Summary

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Frequently Asked Questions

HMB refers to excessive menstrual blood loss that negatively affects a woman’s quality of life.

FGM/C stands for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting.

Common causes include fibroids, hormonal imbalance, adenomyosis, bleeding disorders, and endometriosis.

Complications may include pain, infection, menstrual problems, childbirth complications, and psychological distress.

Treatment options include medication, hormonal therapy, intrauterine devices, minimally invasive procedures, and surgery.

Culturally sensitive care helps improve patient trust, communication, safety, and healthcare access.