CLINICAL PRACTICE GYNAECOLOGY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Objective: It is estimated that nine to 30 percent of reproduc- tive age women suffer from menorrhagia. The prevalence increases with age, peaking just prior to menopause. Menorrhagia and uterine fibroids account for up to 75 per- cent of all hysterectomies performed worldwide. This guide- line provides recommendations to gynaecologists and other health care providers in the diagnosis and management of abnormal uterine bleeding, incorporating the current evidence. Options: Diagnostic tools and medical and surgical alternatives to management are reviewed and current evidence is pre- sented. Evidence: Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane database were