What is considered Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)?
Unpredictable uterine bleeding, such as:
- Bleeding or spotting between periods
- Bleeding or spotting after sex
- Heavy bleeding during your period.
- Bleeding that lasts more than 7–8 days
- Menstrual cycle lasting longer than 35 days or shorter than 21 days
- Any bleeding after menopause (Post-Menopausal Bleeding or PMB)
How is the cause of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding diagnosed?
- Detailed medical history
- Imaging studies and lab tests
- Blood tests
How is Abnormal Uterine Bleeding treated?
There are a whole range of treatments available depending on the cause.
- Hormone regulation is often successful
- When medication/hormones do not correct the problem, surgery may be recommended depending on the cause of the bleeding.
What types of surgeries may be recommended to correct Abnormal Uterine Bleeding?
A number of different minimally invasive procedures may be recommended depending on the cause of your condition. This includes:
- Endometrial ablation
- Hysteroscopy with polypectomy
- Fibroid removal
- Hysterectomy
