Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Medical Review

Written by: Dr. Von Chiao Wen Doctor of Medicine (MD), N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University
Reviewed by: Dr. Lee Chin Meng Doctor of Medicine (MD), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

Overview of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Abnormal uterine bleeding is defined as bleeding between each periods, prolonged bleeding during menstruation, or an heavy flow of bleeding during period.Causes can be polyps, adenomyosis, leiomyoma, malignancy, coagulopathy, ovulatory dysfunction and iatrogenic.

Signs and Symptoms of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Bleeding or spotting between periods, Bleeding or spotting after sex, Heavy bleeding during period, Menstrual cycles longer than 38 days or shorter than 24 days, “Irregular periods in which cycle length varies by more than 9 days, Bleeding after menopause

Common Causes of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Problems with ovulation, Fibroids and polyps, Adenomyosis, Endometriosis, Bleeding disorders, Side effects of birth control methods such as an intrauterine device (IUD) or birth control pills, Miscarriage, Ectopic pregnancy, Endometrial cancer

Risk Factors of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Teenage, Obesity

Investigation Techniques for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Ultrasound, Hysteroscopy, Endometrial biopsy, Sonohysterography, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Computed tomography (CT)

Treatment and Prevention of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Hormonal birth control methods, Tranexamic acid, Antibiotics, Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, Hysterectomy, Dilatation and curettage, Endometrial ablation

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