A 38-year-old woman presents with a long history of heavy, regular periods that significantly impact her quality of life. Ultrasound shows a normal ut...

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A 38-year-old woman presents with a long history of heavy, regular periods that significantly impact her quality of life. Ultrasound shows a normal uterus with no structural pathology. She does not desire pregnancy. What is the first-line treatment?

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Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS)

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Tranexamic acid during menses

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Combined oral contraceptive pill

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Endometrial ablation

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Total hysterectomy

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Heavy menstrual bleeding

A 38-year-old woman presents with a long history of heavy, regular periods that significantly impact her quality of life. Ultrasound shows a normal uterus with no structural pathology. She does not desire pregnancy. What is the first-line treatment?