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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
Vaginal bleeding between periods; Abnormal menstrual periods; Variable menstrual cycles (usually less than 28 days betw...
Causes
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is diagnosed after all other causes of abnormal uterine bleeding are ruled out. Th...
Tests
A pelvic examination will be performed. Tests usually include: CBC; Serum HCG (to rule out pregnancy; Thyroid function ...
Treatments
Young women within a few years of their first period are not treated unless symptoms are exceptionally severe, such as ...
Complications
Infertility resulting from lack of ovulation; Severe anemia as a result of prolonged or heavy menstrual bleeding; Prolo...
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