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Dysfunctional uterine bleeding

B G Wren1

  • 1Sydney Menopause Centre, RHW, Randwick.

Australian Family Physician
|June 5, 1998
PubMed
Summary
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Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is common in women nearing menopause or after menarche. Hormonal imbalances cause most DUB cases, often responding well to hormonal treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Reproductive Endocrinology

Background:

  • Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) affects 5% of menstruating women.
  • Many practitioners lack adequate understanding of DUB pathophysiology and management principles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Provide an overview of dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB).
  • Review current information on DUB diagnosis, incidence, causes, and management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of DUB diagnosis, incidence, cause, and management.
  • Analysis of hormonal influences and treatment options.

Main Results:

  • DUB commonly occurs pre-menopause or post-menarche due to ovarian instability.
  • Hormonal dysfunction is the primary cause, typically responsive to hormonal therapy.

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Conclusions:

  • Hormonal therapy is the primary treatment for DUB.
  • Prostaglandin inhibitors or tranexamic acid offer short-term relief when hormones fail.
  • Surgical options like endometrial ablation or hysterectomy are last resorts for intractable DUB.