Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

Authors

  • Bavin Balakrishnan Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode, Kerala, India Author

Keywords:

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB), Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB)

Abstract

Background: One in five women bleed so heavily during their periods that they have to put their normal lives on hold just to  deal with the heavy blood flow! Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) has an adverse effect on the quality of life of many women.  Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is defined as abnormal uterine bleeding in the absence of organic disease.

Author Biography

  • Bavin Balakrishnan, Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode, Kerala, India

    Consultant Gynecologist, Division of Reproductive Medicine and Minimal Access Surgery, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Published

2008-12-30

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Section

Review Article

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