March 15, 2026 · BMC women's health · DOI: 10.1186/s12905-026-04354-w

Low-dose mifepristone for the management of refractory heavy menstrual bleeding in women with bleeding disorders: a retrospective study

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This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of low-dose mifepristone as a treatment for refractory heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) in women with bleeding disorders, particularly those with thrombocytopenia or on antithrombotic therapy. The findings indicated significant improvements in bleeding control, with a majority of patients achieving amenorrhea and no serious safety concerns reported. The authors suggest that mifepristone may be a viable bridge therapy for this patient population, warranting further prospective studies.

Xiaolin Jiang, Ye Zhu, Dehui Su, Ruxue Han, Huina Su, Cheng Tan, Xin Yang

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