Overview
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
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 menopauseCommon Causes
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 cancerRisk Factors
Teenage, ObesityInvestigation Techniques
Ultrasound, Hysteroscopy, Endometrial biopsy, Sonohysterography, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Computed tomography (CT)Treatment and Prevention
Hormonal birth control methods, Tranexamic acid, Antibiotics, Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, Hysterectomy, Dilatation and curettage, Endometrial ablationPsychological Issues
Stress, Anxiety
