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Young women within a few years of their first period are not treated unless symptoms are very severe, such as heavy blood loss causing anemia. In other women, the goal of treatment is to control the menstrual cycle. Oral birth control pills or progestogen therapy are often used ...[read article]

Tests for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

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A pelvic examination is a routine procedure used to assess the well being of the female patients'' lower genito-urinary tract. This is done as part of a u...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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The blood differential test measures the percentage of each type of white blood cell(WBC) that you have in your blood. It also reveals if there are any abnormal or ...  More
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Surgical Procedures for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

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A hysterectomy is surgery to remove a woman’s uterus. It may be done through an incision(cut) in either the abdomen(belly) or the vagina.Vaginal hysterectomy;...  More
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Endometrial ablation is an outpatient surgery that can reduce or stop heavy uterine bleeding. Treatment takes less than an hour, and you can go home later that day.  More
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Endometrial ablation is an outpatient surgery that can reduce or stop heavy uterine bleeding. Treatment takes less than an hour, and you can go home later that day.  More
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Hysteroscopy is a procedure that allows a physician to look through the vagina and neck of the uterus(cervix) to inspect the cavity of the uterus. A telescope-like ...  More
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D and C is a procedure to scrape and collect the tissue(endometrium) from inside the uterus.D and C, also called uterine scraping, may be performed in the hospital ...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

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PROGESTERONE (proe JES ter one) is a female hormone. This medicine is used to prevent the overgrowth of the lining of the uterus in women who are taking estrogens f...  More
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MEDROXYPROGESTERONE (me DROX ee proe JES te rone) is a hormone in a class called progestins. It is commonly used to prevent the uterine lining from overgrowth in wo...  More
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DANAZOL (DA na zole) is used in women to treat endometriosis and the symptoms of fibrocystic breast disease. This medicine may also be used in men and women to prev...  More
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NORETHINDRONE is an oral contraceptive. The product contains a female hormone known as a progestin. It is used to prevent pregnancy.This medicine may be used for ot...  More
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CONJUGATED ESTROGENS (CON ju gate ed ESS troe jenz) is an estrogen. It is used as hormone replacement in menopausal women. It helps to treat hot flashes and prevent...  More
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MEGESTROL (me JES trol) belongs to a class of drugs known as progestins. Megestrol tablets are used to treat advanced breast or endometrial cancer. This medicine ma...  More
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MENOTROPINS (men oh TROE pins) is a fertility medicine. It is used to stimulate the ovaries. This may increase the chance of pregnancy. This medicine may be used fo...  More
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MEDROXYPROGESTERONE (me DROX ee proe JES te rone) is a man-made hormone. It is used to treat the symptoms of endometrial and renal cancer. This medicine may be used...  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

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PROGESTERONE (proe JES ter one) is a female hormone. This medicine is used to prevent the overgrowth of the lining of the uterus in women who are taking estrogens f...  More
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