Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding and its Management Strategy

The management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding.

The Management of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

Abnormal uterine bleeding is one of the most common reasons for women to seek for care. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding describes the spectrum of abnormal bleeding patterns in the abscence of a medical illness or pelvic pathology. It is responsible for about half of the women with abnormal uterine bleeding in reproductive age (Ewenstein, 1996). It mainly presents as menorrhagia, hence, the term ...

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding and Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding in Adolescence: Diagnosis, Management and Treatment

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) is a common cause for concern among adolescents and their families, as well as a frequent cause of visits to the Emergency Department and/or health care provider. (1) While there are many etiologies of AUB, the one most likely among otherwise healthy adolescents is Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB).

Management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding based on endometrial thickness

OBJECTIVE To manage patients with dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) according to endometrial thickness. METHODS A retrospective chart review of 49 patients who reported 8 or more days of bleeding was performed. They were then divided into three groups based on endometrial thickness (mm): less than 6, 6-11, and greater than 11. These three groups were treated with combined oral contraceptiv...

Clinco-Pathological Patterns in Women with Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

Background: The term dysfunctional uterine bleeding(DUB) refers to any abnormal bleeding from the uterus, unassociated with tumour, inflammation and pregnancy. The histological diagnosis of DUB is very essential for adequate management especially in perimenopausal and postmenopausal females. The present study was undertaken with the aim of evaluating DUB in various age groups, carry out histopa...