If the fibroids are removed by myomectomy using a major abdominal incision, the procedure is extensive as an entire hysterectomy. When endometrial cancer is found, the usual treatment is exploratory surgery with hysterectomy and lymph node sampling. Since most of the bleeding problems stem from irregular or absent ovulation, hormonal therapy is often geared toward controlling the menstrual cycle by blocking ovulation. It is not common to be deficient in vitamin K, but if there is any gastrointestinal disease or poor nutrition, then this should be considered. Sometimes supplements may help lessen bleeding.
Deficiencies lead to bleeding problems of various types.
Its use has not been studied much for menorrhagia but some of our readers feel it has been helpful to them as noted in the health tips section of our newsletter.