OSF HealthCare Opens Pediatric Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clinic in Peoria
OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois opened a specialized clinic in Peoria for children and adolescents experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding. Located on Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, the facility unites pediatric hematology and pediatric and adolescent gynecology to evaluate and treat patients under one roof.
Conditions Evaluated at the Northeast Glen Oak Avenue Facility
The clinic assesses heavy menstrual bleeding, medically known as menorrhagia, which encompasses periods lasting longer than a week or bleeding severe enough to soak through a pad or tampon every hour for several consecutive hours. According to OSF HealthCare, the condition frequently interferes with daily activities and can cause anemia. Healthcare providers at the facility investigate potential root causes including hormonal imbalances, underlying bleeding disorders, and infections, though clinicians note that a definitive cause is not always identified.
Specialized Care Gap for Young Patients
Patients displaying symptoms of menorrhagia who lack a formal bleeding disorder diagnosis receive direct evaluation at the new Peoria clinic, with ongoing treatment available for those requiring extended medical care. OSF HealthCare reports that fewer than 50 specialized clinics across the United States focus specifically on addressing bleeding disorders in women and girls, placing the new Illinois facility among a rare group of dedicated centers.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Peoria Clinic
What specific symptoms qualify a patient for evaluation at the clinic?
Patients are evaluated for periods lasting longer than seven days or bleeding heavy enough to soak a pad or tampon hourly for multiple consecutive hours. The clinic also assesses adolescents experiencing related disruptive symptoms even if they lack a prior bleeding disorder diagnosis.
Which medical specialties staff the new OSF HealthCare location?
The facility brings together pediatric hematology and pediatric and adolescent gynecology to jointly assess and manage patients in a single location.
Where is the clinic physically located in Peoria?
The clinic operates within OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, situated on Northeast Glen Oak Avenue in Peoria, Illinois.
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