Clots in Obstetrics & Gynecology — Case | General Gynecology | SMLE Q#12371

SMLE Question #12371

Obstetrics & Gynecology General Gynecology

Objective: OBJ-ETH-STERIL

Last updated: February 2026
A 45-year-old multiparous woman has 6 months of progressively heavier regular menstrual bleeding lasting 10–12 days with clots and pad changes every 1–2 hours on heavy days. Pelvic examination and transvaginal ultrasound show a normal-sized uterus with no fibroids, polyps, or endometrial thickening. She desires nonhormonal medical management and wants to avoid surgery. Which of the following medications is the most appropriate to reduce her menstrual blood loss?

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