Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Our Specialists:

• Dr Ashfaq Khan
• Ms Scharazed A Rouabhi
• Mr Oudai Ali

Vaginal Bleeding that does not follow the normal pattern of menstrual cycles. It may occur too frequently or irregularly or lasts longer or is heavier than normal menstrual period.

Abnormal uterine bleeding is a common problem in women of childbearing age. 20% of cases occur in adolescent girls, and more than 50% occur in women older than 45.

• Polyps
•  Adenomyosis (when endometrial tissue grows into the wall of the uterus)
•  Fibroids
•  Polycystic ovary syndrome
•  Precancerous conditions (hyperplasia—when the uterine lining is thickened but its cells are normal)
•  Cancer

•  Ovulatory dysfunction (PCO, Pituitary, Thyroid hormone related)
•  Blood clotting disorders
•  Use of contraceptives or certain medications

• A pregnancy test
• A complete blood count
•  Measurement of various hormone levels
•  Pelvic Scan
•  Procedure like Hysteroscopy and endometrial biopsy
•  A high dose of medroxyprogesterone acetate (a progestin)
•  Norethindrone
•  Micronized progesterone (a natural rather than synthetic progesterone)
•  An intrauterine device (IUD) that releases levonorgestrel (a progestin)