High Prevalence of Platelet Function Disorders in Women Referred for Surgical Management of Refractory Heavy Menstrual Bleeding.

Introduction: Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is a common presenting symptom in women with bleeding disorders, yet haemostatic testing is sometimes overlooked, even when refractory HMB requires surgical intervention.

Aim: To determine the prevalence of bleeding disorders in women referred for surgical management of HMB and investigate screening approaches for bleeding disorders in this population.

Methods: Women with refractory HMB referred for surgical management were enrolled prospectively and underwent a detailed haemostatic investigation.