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Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is abnormal vaginal bleeding not due to a physical (anatomical) cause that occurs in women in their reproductive years (who have previously started menstruation and not reached menop... |
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Symptoms
Abnormal menstrual periods; Bleeding from the vagina between periods; Changing menstrual cycles (usually less than 28...
Causes
DUB may be caused by an imbalance of hormones - estrogen or progesterone. Risk factors include: Emotional stress; Exc...
Tests
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is diagnosed after all other causes of abnormal uterine bleeding are ruled out. ...
Treatments
Young women within a few years of their first period are not treated unless symptoms are very severe, such as heavy b...
Complications
Infertility from lack of ovulation; Severe anemia from prolonged or heavy menstrual bleeding; Buildup of the uterine ...
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