Summary obgyn -menorrhagia royal college of surgeons ireland

OG 2.2
Anatomy of the Female Pelvis


OG 7.2 Benign Gynaecology
Class Senior Cycle 1
Course Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Code SC1 Obs
Title Menorrhagia
Date May 2020
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Department of Anatomy
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

, Learning Objectives
• Be able to understand and define heavy
menstrual bleeding and list the common
causes

• Understand the appropriate investigations to
be performed

• Become familiar with the treatment options
available
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
RCSI

, Skills Objectives
• Take a history from and examine patients
complaining of menorrhagia

• Observe at least one hysteroscopy, one TAH
and one vaginal hysterectomy in theatre

• If possible observe an endometrial ablative
procedure

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
RCSI