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The pattern of abnormal uterine bleeding often suggests possible causes (eg, regular cycles with prolonged or excessive bleeding suggest structural abnormalities; irregular bleeding or amenorrhea is often due to ovulatory dysfunction) and helps guide the choice of laboratory or imaging tests.
- Introduction to Menstrual Abnormalities
Abnormal uterine bleeding (eg, due to ovulatory dysfunction)...
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
In women with pelvic congestion syndrome, pelvic pain...
- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
In women with occult or biochemical primary ovarian...
- Premenstrual Syndrome
Some women have premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD—see...
- Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea (the absence of menstruation) can be primary or...
- Dysmenorrhea
Primary dysmenorrhea is idiopathic and cannot be explained...
- Introduction to Menstrual Abnormalities
5 sie 2022 · In this straightforward talk, she clarifies how to distinguish abnormal from normal menses; breaks down the many reasons, both structural and hormonal, for the problem; and provides specifics on medical management – from doses to side effects – as well as surgical options and her favored techniques.
2 cze 2020 · In most women presenting with abnormal uterine bleeding secondary to benign conditions, ultrasound examination is important to identify the cause of the bleeding and to tailor the management (e.g. hysteroscopic polypectomy).
23 maj 2024 · Anovulatory abnormal bleeding AKA dysfunctional uterine bleeding = Bleeding that is irregular and of variable volume. Occurs in a noncyclic pattern. Related to insufficient progesterone in the absence of a corpus luteum.
Pathological vaginal bleeding, or “abnormal uterine bleeding”, on the other hand, describes any variation in normal bleeding patterns - in terms of age, frequency, regularity, duration, or volume. Age-wise, any kind of bleeding is considered abnormal before menarche and after menopause.
14 lip 2022 · Bleeding that occurs erratically or excessive regular menstrual bleeding is considered to be abnormal uterine bleeding. Once a woman who is not taking hormone therapy enters menopause and the menstrual cycles have ended, any uterine bleeding is considered abnormal.
8 lut 2022 · This Review discusses endometrial physiology and the causes underlying abnormal uterine bleeding (including heavy menstrual bleeding). Menstruation is a physiological process that is...
