Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Medical Review
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





