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Dysfunctional uterine bleeding(DUB) is abnormal bleeding from the vagina that is not due to a physical(anatomical) cause.Anovulatory bleeding; Bleeding- dysfunctional uterine; DUB; Abnormal uterine bleeding.DUB may be c...

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Causes
DUB may be caused by an imbalance of hormones -- estrogen or progesterone. Risk factors include:Emotional stressExces...
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Tests
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding(DUB) is diagnosed after all other causes of abnormal uterine bleeding are ruled out. T...
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Treatments
Young women within a few years of their first period are not treated unless symptoms are very severe, such as heavy b...
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Prevention
  • No known prevention
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Call your health care provider if you have unusual vaginal bleeding.
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