Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB)
Definition
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is abnormal bleeding from the vagina that is due to changes in hormone levels.
Symptoms
A woman with dysfunctional uterine bleeding may notice the following changes in her menstrual cycle:
* Bleeding or spotting from the vagina occurs between periods
* Menstrual periods may be less than 28 days (more common) or more than 35 days apart
* Time between menstrual periods changes with each cycle
* Bleeding is heavier (passing large clots, needing to change protection during the night, soaking through a sanitary pad or tampon every hour for 2 - 3 hours in a row)
* Bleeding lasts for more days than normal or for more than 7 days
Other symptoms caused by changes in hormone levels are:
* Excessive growth of body hair in a male pattern (hirsutism)
* Hot flashes
* Mood swings
* Tenderness and dryness of the vagina
A woman may feel tiredness or fatigue if she is losing too much blood over time and becomes anemic.
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