Health UPdates Webinar #227 — Bleeding Beyond the Norm: “Ano ang Dapat Mong Malaman?”

The University of the Philippines,
in partnership with the UP Manila – National Institutes of Health,
and in cooperation with UP Philippine General Hospital and UP College of Medicine,
would like to invite you to attend this webinar!

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Webinar #227
February 21, 2025 (Friday), 12:00 noon
Bleeding Beyond the Norm
Ano Ang Dapat Mong Malaman?

Presenter:
DR. TERESA DIANA B. BONGALA
Assistant Professor II and Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
Senior Consultant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
St. Luke’s Medical Center – Global City

Reactor:
MRS. SHIELA CO-SEE
Entrepreneur and Patient

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Webinar #227
February 21, 2025 (Friday), 12:00 noon
Bleeding Beyond the Norm
Ano Ang Dapat Mong Malaman?

Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common gynecological concern affecting women across various age groups, significantly impacting their quality of life. Characterized by deviations from the normal menstrual cycle in terms of regularity, frequency, duration, or amount of bleeding, AUB presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for healthcare professionals.

This week’s episode will begin with a foundational understanding of normal menstrual physiology, establishing a baseline for recognizing deviations that constitute AUB. We will learn about the different types of AUB, including heavy menstrual bleeding (formerly menorrhagia), intermenstrual bleeding, irregular bleeding, and postmenopausal bleeding, among others. We will discuss the importance of thorough patient history and physical examination in evaluating AUB, emphasizing the role of specific diagnostic tools such as transvaginal ultrasound, endometrial biopsy, and hysteroscopy when clinically indicated. We will also cover the various potential causes of AUB, ranging from structural abnormalities like uterine fibroids, polyps, and adenomyosis, to hormonal imbalances, coagulation disorders, and even malignancies. In addition, this educational activity will explore the range of treatment options available for AUB, encompassing both medical and surgical approaches. We will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of each treatment modality, empowering participants to make informed decisions in collaboration with their patients.

Our main presenter is Dr. Teresa Diana B. Bongala, who is an Assistant Professor II and Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center. She is also a senior consultant at the St. Luke’s Medical Center – Global City. Our reactor is Mrs. Shiela Co-See, who is an entrepreneur and who has graciously agreed to share her patient journey and insights.

Join us in enhancing your understanding and management of abnormal uterine bleeding, and help address the psychosocial impact of AUB on women’s lives. Together, we can stop preventable deaths!