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13 lut 2023 · Postmenopausal bleeding (PMB) refers to any uterine bleeding in a menopausal patient (other than the expected cyclic bleeding that occurs in patients taking combined [ie, estrogen-progestin], cyclic, postmenopausal hormone therapy).
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An Uncommon Cause of Postmenopausal Bleeding. AU Garg G,...
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Association of Endometrial Cancer Risk With Postmenopausal...
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11 lis 2021 · Abnormal uterine bleeding is bleeding between monthly periods, prolonged bleeding or an extremely heavy period. Possible causes include fibroids, polyps, hormone changes and — in rare cases — cancer.
23 sty 2021 · The most common causes are atrophic changes, endometrial polyp, endometrial hyperplasia, & hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women. 2 Bleeding from the vagina, vulva, bowel, and ...
1 lut 2019 · Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common condition that leads to increased health care costs and decreased quality of life. A systematic approach to AUB evaluation can simplify management and enhance women’s well-being.
4 wrz 2023 · Explain the causes of abnormal uterine bleeding related to the structure of the uterus versus the clotting pathway and the disruption of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis. Review the role of the interprofessional team in collaborating to treat women with abnormal uterine bleeding.
Treatment. In idiopathic AUB, the first-line treatment is medical, with efficacy ranked as follows: levonorgestrel IUD, tranexamic acid, oral contraceptives, either estrogens and progestins or synthetic progestins only, 21 days a month, or NSAIDs.
9 mar 2024 · Vaginal bleeding after menopause may be a sign of a serious disorder. WebMD explains possible causes of bleeding, which should always be checked out by a doctor.
