What is Uterine Bleeding?

Description of the disease

Uterine bleeding is a condition in which a woman experiences heavy and/or prolonged bleeding from the uterus outside of the menstrual cycle.

Classification

• Active
• Latent
• Acute and chronic form

Symptoms

• Heavy menstrual bleeding
• Bleeding between menstrual cycles
• Painful menstruation
• Anemia

Causes

• Hormonal disorders
• Uterine polyps and fibroids
• Inflammatory diseases
• Injury or surgery

Diagnostics

The doctor performs an examination, ultrasound of the pelvic organs, blood tests for hormonal status, hysteroscopy.

Treatment

Treatment may include taking hormonal drugs, removing polyps and fibroids, surgery.

Prevention

• Regular check-ups with a gynecologist
• Proper use of hormonal drugs
• Timely treatment of inflammatory processes

Doctor

Gynecologist