Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Women

Hello friends,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Dated- 2.9.18

As this topic  'Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Women' is a vast topic and we want to bring understanding to this topic in as simple a language as possible such that it can be easily understood by everyone,we are starting an article series.The introductory article will give you a glimpse about how will we go about it.

Let's start

We will first discuss the definitions and the terms used to describe abnormal uterine bleeding like menorrhagia, metrorrhagia and oligomenorrhea.

- We will discuss normal cycle duration and interval.

-Incidence of abnormal uterine bleeding and most common reasons that are there in childhood, adolescence, reproductive age, perimenopause and menopause age group will be discussed.

- We will also talk about other symptoms of AUB like post coital bleeding and pelvic pain.

- Diagnosis is done by physical examination of patient, lab investigations include blood tests and cytologic examination.

- Endometrial biopsy, sonography, colour doppler and hysteroscopy are also done to arrive at diagnosis.

-Management options depend on cause of the problem, like surgical treatment in cases of endometrial and endocervical   polyp.

- Hormone releasing intra uterine devices and oral tablets which can be hormonal or non-hormonal are used.

-Other medicines like antifibrinolytic drugs, haemostatic agents and iron therapy are also used 

-So friends you do get an idea of what all things we will cover under this topic ‘Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Women’ or AUB

-In next update of article of this series we will take one of the above listed  topics and bring more clarity on that

-Keep a watch on this article itself as a dated update will arrive soon.

By

Dr Himani Gupta

Gynaecologist & Obstetrician

Director-My Gynaec World

Official Head Quarter

Mother ‘n’ Care Clinic

Shri Row House-F 44/30

Near Shivaji Chowk

Sector 12-Kharghar, Navi Mumbai

Ph +91-7506027299

      +91- 9820193283

Email-mygynaecworld@gmail.com

People from following locations of Navi Mumbai can approach us for Gynaecology related advise

-Kharghar,Kamothe,Kalamboli,Panvel,Road Pali,CBD Belapur,Seawoods,Nerul,Vashi, Sanpada, Juinagar, Khanda Colony, Taloja

To know more log on to our website-

www.mygynaecworld.com