Heavy menstrual bleeding, previously known as menorrhagia, is a menstrual period with excessively heavy flow. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index. Climacteric menorrhagia or metrorrhagia, menopausal menorrhagia or metrorrhagia, preclimacteric menorrhagia or metrorrhagia, premenopausal menorrhagia or metrorrhagia index of diseases. Menometrorrhagia is a condition in which prolonged or excessive uterine bleeding occurs irregularly and more frequently than normal. There are 5 terms under the parent term metrorrhagia in the icd 10 cm alphabetical index. The icd 10 cm alphabetical index is designed to allow medical coders to look up various medical terms and connect them with the appropriate icd codes. This condition is a combination of menorrhagia and metrorrhagia. Canadian coding standards for version 2018 icd10ca and.
Physicians may recommend that patients with medicationinduced menstrual disorders switch to another medication. Metrorrhagia is common, especially to the first few years of menstrual onset pubertal metrorrhagia. Metrorrhagia is bleeding from the vagina at a time other than the period. Normal vaginal bleeding occurs with the female ovulatory cycle beginning with the menarche, or onset of menses, which generally occurs at 10 to 15 years of age. Some women experience acute midcycle abdominal pain around the time of ovulation sometimes referred to. The icd10 does not state if these terms refer to a pathology, symptom or. However, these methods are not always successful and surgery may be. But for most of us, linguistically speaking, it is an animal. Feb 03, 2020 menorrhagia is heavy menstrual bleeding for more than 7 days or severe menstrual bleeding for less than 7 days. Kaufman, md, uche georgenwogu, md, and anne kittendorf, md, university of michigan medical center, ann arbor, michigan t he term. Kaufman, md, uche georgenwogu, md, and anne kittendorf, md, university of michigan medical center, ann arbor, michigan t.
It can occur due to any of several causes, including hormonal imbalance. It is observed in many types of disorders that are obstetrical abortion, hydatid mole, ectopic pregnancy or gynecological polyposis of the uterine mucosa, cervical erosion, submucosal fibromyomas, sarcomas, cancer of the sex organs. Metrorrhagia is defined as an irregular menstruation with both prolonged and heavy flow. Menometrorrhagia definition, symptoms, causes and treatment. Menometrorrhagia is a condition marked by abnormally heavy, prolonged, and irregular uterine bleeding. Lifestyle changes and medications are usually the first line of treatment for menstrual disorders. When used in electronic form, the portable document format pdf version of the coding standards is easily. Abnormal uterine bleeding menorrhagia andor metrorrhagia represents the major complaint in women who seek treatment for leiomyomas and is the major indication for surgical intervention. Abnormal vaginal bleeding may occur in association with or independent from menstruation. Abnormal vaginal bleeding clinical methods ncbi bookshelf. The latest version of icd10 is updated each year on october 1. Intermenstrual bleeding, previously known as metrorrhagia, is uterine bleeding at irregular intervals, particularly between the expected menstrual periods. The icd10cm alphabetical index is designed to allow medical coders to look up various medical terms and connect them with the appropriate icd codes. It is thus a combination of metrorrhagia and menorrhagia.
Menometrorrhagia definition, causes, symptoms, treatment. Uterine bleeding at irregular intervals, particularly between the expected menstrual periods. It is also observed with patients who are near to their menopausal phase. Metrorrhagia definition is irregular uterine bleeding especially between menstrual periods. See detailed information below for a list of 38 causes of metrorrhagia, symptom checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes. Irregular, shortened intervals between menstrual bleeding, menometrorrhagia, metrorrhagia. If the bleeding is repeated and heavy, it can cause significant irondeficiency anemia. Metrorrhagia definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Icd10 is the 10th revision of the international statistical classification of diseases and related health problems icd, a medical classification list by the world health organization who. Apr 03, 2018 in some cases medication can trigger a menstrual disorder.
Metrorrhagia which is also known by the name of dysfunctional uterine bleeding is a common pathological condition found in females of reproductive age. Metrorrhagia is one of many conditions sometimes caused by hormone irregularities, which can be labeled by the more general term, dysfunction uterine. Dec 21, 2016 metrorrhagia is bleeding of any amount which is a cyclical and which occurs irregularly or continuously. In metrorrhagia, your menstrual period seems normal, but occurs at unusual intervals or at. Metrorrhagia article about metrorrhagia by the free dictionary.
The menstrual blood loss is 80 ml or more and the duration of the monthly period lasts for more than 8 days 10. Get crucial instructions for accurate icd 10 cm n92. It is a cause of vaginal bleeding in some women, menstrual spotting between periods occurs as a normal and harmless part of ovulation. The work on refining the icd10 also helped to shape the assessment instruments. Quick search helps you quickly navigate to a particular category. In case of miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, you will experience severe pain in the abdomen and. Instruction manual part 2e icd10 alphabetical index centers for. Icd 10 is the 10th revision of the international statistical classification of diseases and related health problems icd, a medical classification list by the world health organization who. Metrorrhagia may be a sign of an underlying disorder, such as hormone imbalance, endometriosis, uterine fibroids or, less commonly, cancer of the uterus. This list was compiled from the icd10cm 2015 ama manual.
Clinically, menorrhagia is defined as total blood loss exceeding 80 ml per cycle or menses lasting longer than 7 days. Aug 22, 2017 metrorrhagia which is also known by the name of dysfunctional uterine bleeding is a common pathological condition found in females of reproductive age. The bleeding that occurs in metrorrhagia is irregular in pattern meaning that the abnormal bleeding may occur any time in between the menstrual cycle of a female. Dec 20, 2018 menorrhagia is defined as menstruation at regular cycle intervals but with excessive flow and duration and is one of the most common gynecologic complaints in contemporary gynecology. This section shows you chapterspecific coding guidelines to increase your understanding and correct usage of the target icd 10.
Moh,2004 clinically, menorrhagia is defined as total blood loss. Learn metrorrhagia with free interactive flashcards. The icd10 classification of mental and behavioural disorders. The bleeding, usually of normal or slight amount, occurs at either irregular or regular intervals outside of the normal menstrual flow. Over 200,000 surgical procedures are performed annually in the united states to remove or destroy uterine. Answers vary according to which religion or creed you cleave to. Metrorrhagia definition, nonmenstrual discharge of blood from the uterus. Menorrhagia is heavy menstrual bleeding for more than 7 days or severe menstrual bleeding for less than 7 days.
Bleeding between menstrual periods, after intercourse, and at or after menopause is frequently due to some abnormality of the cervix. Menorrhagia as the most responsible diagnosis mrdx. For claims with a date of service on or after october 1, 2015, use an equivalent icd10cm code or codes. Metrorrhagia definition of metrorrhagia by merriamwebster. Other symptoms include pain in the abdomen and cramps. Such bleeding may also come from a polyp on the cervix or a cervical erosion. Metrorrhagia is a condition in which a woman experiences irregular episodes of bleeding from the uterus, especially between menstrual periods. Menometrorrhagia is a prolonged uterine bleeding that occurs at irregular intervals and more frequently while menorrhagia is defined as heavy and prolonged period occurring at regular intervals and may be associated with dysmenorrhea. The most common symptom of metrorrhagia is where a woman experience light to heavy bleeding between normal bleeding. In metrorrhagia, your menstrual period seems normal, but occurs at unusual intervals or at unpredictable intervals or a combination of both.
For others it might be the buzz after a gym session. Heavy menstrual bleeding, previously known as menorrhagia, is a menstrual period with. It ends with the menopause, or cessation of menses, generally between age 45 and 50 years abnormal vaginal bleeding may occur in association with or independent from menstruation. Pan americna health organizationworld health organization. Definitionterms definitionmenorrhagia a complaint of heavy cyclical menstrual blood loss over several consecutive menstrual cycles in a woman of reproductive years, or more objectively, a total menstrual blood loss of more than 80 ml per menstruation. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Menometrorrhagia is a condition in which prolonged or excessive uterine bleeding occurs. You can consult a gynecologist for proper diagnosis and treatment. Your menstrual bleeding and cramping are so heavy that you have trouble doing your usual daily activities. It searches only titles, inclusions and the index and it works by starting to search as you type and provide you options in a dynamic dropdown list. In some cases metrorrhagia is the most clearly expressed symptom of disorders of the menstrual cycle. Menstrual disorders amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia. Metrorrhagia can be defined as off schedule bleeding. The latest version of icd 10 is updated each year on october 1.
Know the causes, diagnosis and treatment of metrorrhagia. Women with this condition usually bleed more than 80 ml, or 3 ounces, during a menstrual cycle. Woman with oligomenorrhea have fewer than six to eight periods per year. Irregular, shortened intervals between menstrual bleeding. Initial evaluation aims at figuring out pregnancy status, menopausal status, and the source of bleeding. It refers to menstrual bleeding that is normal in amount but occurs at irregular intervals. Converting diagnostic criteria into diagnostic algorithms incorporated in the assessment instruments was useful in uncovering inconsistencies, ambiguities and overlap and allowing their removal.
Longstanding untreated primary hypothyroidism, usually a consequence of hashimoto thyroiditis, is an uncommon cause of incomplete isp in both girls and boys and occurs in association with impaired growth and delayed skeletal maturation. Aug 24, 2017 menometrorrhagia is a condition marked by abnormally heavy, prolonged, and irregular uterine bleeding. This section shows you chapterspecific coding guidelines to increase your understanding and correct usage of the target icd 10 cm volume 1 code. Menorrhagia aftercare instructions what you need to know. Metrorrhagia could have a number of underlying causes, so seek medical advice as soon as possible. Choose from 12 different sets of metrorrhagia flashcards on quizlet. It helps in decreasing menstrual blood flow by increasing progesterone levels. Menstrual disorders occur when certain factors interrupt the hormones that control menstruation. Your monthly period may also occur more often, and you may bleed between periods. Besides the aforementioned physiologic forms, metrorrhagia may also represent abnormal uterine bleeding and be a sign of an underlying disorder, such as hormone imbalance, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, uterine cancer, or vaginal cancer. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding dub is defined as bleeding from the uterine endometrium that is.
Abnormal uterine bleeding can be caused by structural abnormalities in the reproductive tract, anovulation, bleeding disorders, hormone issues such as hypothyroidism or cancer of the reproductive tract. Metrorrhagia meaning, symptoms, causes and treatment. Dec 23, 2011 metrorrhagia is a condition, which worries countless women and girls, regardless of their age. You may use this feature by simply typing the keywords that youre looking for and. It ends with the menopause, or cessation of menses, generally between age 45 and 50 years. For claims with a date of service on or after october 1, 2015, use an equivalent icd10cm. There are 5 terms under the parent term metrorrhagia in the icd10cm alphabetical index. It contains codes for diseases, signs and symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances, and external causes of injury or diseases. Recent advances in managing and understanding menstrual disorders. The final result was a clear set of criteria for icd10.