title: Dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
abstract: Most dysfunctional uterine bleeding is caused by anovulatory cycles. The first step in management is exclusion of local pathology of the reproductive tract, complications of pregnancy or systemic disorders. In the postmenarchal age group, dysfunction of the cyclic center in the hypothalamus is usually present. In the perimenopausal age group, progressive loss of ovarian function leads to anovulation. The age of the patient and the amount of bleeding must be considered when selecting the mode of therapy.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004107:Dilatation and Curettage; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D008593:Menopause; D008875:Middle Aged; D011374:Progesterone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011372:Progestins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined; D011372:Progestins; D011374:Progesterone