Despite 11% of global prevalence of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), Indian women of reproductive age group experience significantly higher (17.9%) prevalence that too reaches 24% in women aged 36 – 40. This article briefs about pathology, etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and management of abnormal uterine bleeding. AUB is characterized by irregular uterine bleeding that happens without identifiable pelvic pathology, general disease, or pregnancy. It manifests a disorder in the usual cyclic pattern of ovulatory hormonal stimulation to the endometrial lining.
The bleeding is unpredictable in multiple ways. It could possibly be excessively heavy or light and may be prolonged, frequent, or random. Risk: About 1-2% of women with improperly managed anovulatory bleeding eventually may develop endometrial cancer. Signs and symptoms: Unpredictable or episodic heavy or light bleeding despite a…
