Publications by authors named "Stella J Van 't Klooster"
Res Pract Thromb Haemost
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the incidence of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) among adolescents and how often they consult general practitioners (GPs) for it, revealing that 37% self-report HMB but few seek medical help.*
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- Researchers analyzed data from over 200 Dutch GPs and found that 1,879 new cases of HMB were recorded, with an incidence rate of 7.91 per 1,000 person-years; however, 67% of cases involved no diagnostic tests.*
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- Most adolescents were treated with hormonal medication (56%) or NSAIDs (18%), but referrals to specialists like gynecologists were uncommon, typically occurring only after multiple GP consultations (6.7% referral rate). *
