Question

A 25-year-old woman has dysmenorrhea and menorrhagia. Pelvic ultrasound is normal. According to NICE, which first-line treatment is recommended for heavy menstrual bleeding if contraception is also desired?

Accepted Answer

Levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS)

Answer

Tranexamic acid

Answer

Mefenamic acid

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pill

Answer

Oral progesterone-only pill

Practice question

A 25-year-old woman has dysmenorrhea and menorrhagia. Pelvic ultrasound is normal. According to NICE, which first-line treatment is recommended for heavy menstrual bleeding if contraception is also desired?