A woman with uterine leiomyomas (fibroids) may experience considerable disability as a result.
Problems:
(1) uterine bleeding, which may be severe and prolonged
(2) fatigue and other complications of iron deficiency anemia (secondary to the bleeding)
(3) pain and discomfort
(4) symptoms related to pelvic pressures (may compress bowel, bladder or other structures)
(5) social limitations
(6) work limitations
(7) embarrassment and/or anxiety
Frequency of the Problem
Points
never
0
rare or infrequent
1
occasional
2
often
3
continuous or all of the time
4
Severity of the Problem
none
minimal
mild
moderate
severe
score for each problem =
= (points for frequency) * (points for severity)
Interpretation:
• minimum score: 0
• maximum score: 16
• Any problem with a score >= 12 is significant.
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Purpose: To evaluate a woman with uterine leiomyomas for functional impairment.
Specialty: Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Objective: disability and performance
ICD-10: D25,
