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Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding: Introduction

Bleeding from the uterus that is not due to menstrual periods. The bleeding is not a result of physical causes such as fibroids or lesions. Often an estrogen imbalance is the cause of the abnormal bleeding. ...more »

Symptoms of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Abnormal spotting
• Vaginal bleeding longer than normal periods
• Vaginal bleeding unrelated to periods
• Vaginal bleeding between periods
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 7 symptoms of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

Treatments for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

• Treatment depends on the cause
• Hormonal treatments
• Treatments for anemia
• Iron supplements - see also treatment of anemia
• Avoid aspirin - this may worsen menstrual bleeding
• more treatments...»

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Home Diagnostic Testing

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding?

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• Hidden causes of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

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Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding:

• Anemia
• Anovulation
• more complications...»

Causes of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

• Estrogen imbalance
• more causes...»

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More information about causes of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding:

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Disease Topics Related To Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding:

• Estrogen imbalance
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
• Fibroids
• Endometriosis
• Adenomyosis
• Mefanamic acid
• more related diseases...»

Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Women's Reproductive Health: diseases that are commonly undiagnosed:
  • Overactive Bladder Syndrome -- Undiagnosed
  • PCOS -- Undiagnosed
  • Chlamydia -- Undiagnosed
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease -- Undiagnosed
  • Cervical Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Breast Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Ovarian Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Von Willebrand Disease -- Undiagnosed
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Misdiagnosis and Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

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Misdiagnosed weight-related causes of infertility: A woman's weight status can affect her level of fertility. Although obesity or overweight can...read more »

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Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Womens Health Specialists:
  • Gynecological Oncology
• Blood Health Specialists (Hematology):
  • Hematology (Blood Specialists)
  • Pediatric Hematology / Oncology (Child Cancer/Leukemia)
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Hospitals & Clinics: Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

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• Urinary Health (Urology) -- Hospital Quality Ratings
• Womens Health -- Hospital Quality Ratings
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Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:

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• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Women's Reproductive Health -- rare types of diseases:
  • Overactive Bladder Syndrome -- Rare Types
  • PCOS -- Rare Types
  • Chlamydia -- Rare Types
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease -- Rare Types
  • Cervical Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Breast Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Ovarian Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Von Willebrand Disease -- Rare Types
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Latest Treatments for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

• Intravenous oestrogen
• Dilatation and curettage
• Hysterectomy
• Endometrial ablation
• Provera
• more treatments...»

See full list of 13 latest treatments for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

Evidence Based Medicine Research for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

Medical research articles related to Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding include:

• For a 42 year old woman who smokes who has menorrhagia, can she use combined oral contraception?
• What advice is given for managing bleeding changes associated with the use of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system? Can progestogen or combined oral contraception be useful?
• What advice is given for managing bleeding changes associated with the use of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system? Can progestogen or combined oral contraception be useful?
• Can red degeneration or painful involution of fibroids occur at the start of the menopause and can they present as pelvic pain and fever with altered blood in the vagina in the presence of a healthy cervix and no PID?
• What are the current management options for women with Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) and persistent spotting after 6 months with negative swabs?
• more research...»

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Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding: Broader Related Topics

• Uterus conditions
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• Women-only conditions
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