USMLE Adviser
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Step-by-Step Approach (Flowchart)
The USMLE Adviser Abnormal Uterine Bleeding flowchart turns this presentation into a short series of yes/no decisions, the way Step 2 CK and Step 3 vignettes test it. Here is how it begins.
How the flowchart starts
The first step is a pregnancy test. If positive, the chart looks at pain / ultrasound findings. If negative, it looks at the bleeding pattern, separating regular / heavy menses from irregular / anovulatory bleeding.
FAQs
How does the abnormal uterine bleeding flowchart start?
The first step is a pregnancy test. If positive, the chart looks at pain / ultrasound findings. If negative, it looks at the bleeding pattern, separating regular / heavy menses from irregular / anovulatory bleeding.
Where can I see the full abnormal uterine bleeding flowchart?
The complete flowchart is page 147 of the USMLE Adviser e-book, Clinical Algorithms: Volumes 1 & 2, which has 232 flowcharts across 19 specialties.
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From Clinical Algorithms: Volumes 1 & 2 by Dr. Adnan Memon, MD (page 147). Reviewed by the USMLE Adviser Team. For exam preparation only, not medical advice.