(DUB) Heavy bleeding from the uterus. See anovulatory dysfunctional bleeding (often painless and irregular) and ovulatory dysfunctional bleeding (usually regular and can be associated with dysmenorrhea).
Related Topic"...polyps, uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, endometrial or cervical cancer, pelvic infection including endometritis (infection of the lining of the uterus), endometriosis, polycystic ovarian disease, ovarian cyst or tumor, thyroid dysfunction or blood clotting abnormalities..."
A type of uterine bleeding that is not caused by a tumor, inflammation, or pregnancy.
A condition in which menstrual bleeding is abnormally heavy or occurs between periods. (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
Excessive vaginal bleeding without demonstrable organic cause. Frequently caused by abnormal ovulation or endocrine function.
Abnormal uterine bleeding that is not associated with a tumor, inflammation, or pregnancy.
Abnormal uterine bleeding usually resulting from hormone inbalance as compared to the presence of pathology.
Unusually heavy or long menstrual bleeding severe enough to interfere with normal activities. Also called Menorragia.
Heavy menstrual bleeding caused by imbalances of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone.
Related Topic"...The following conditions should be ruled out in order to diagnose DUB: endometrial polyps, uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, endometrial or cervical cancer, pelvic infection including endometritis (infection of the lining of the uterus), endometriosis, polycystic ovarian disease,..."
Related Topic"Any abnormality of menstruation or bleeding caused by a hormonal disorder..."
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB) is the most common cause of functional abnormal uterine bleeding, which is abnormal genital tract bleeding based in the uterus and found in the absence of demonstrable organic pathology. Diagnosis must be made by exclusion, since organic pathology must first be ruled out. It can be classified as ovulatory or anovulatory, depending on whether ovulation is occurring or not.