title: Managing abnormal vaginal bleeding.
abstract: Abnormal vaginal bleeding is a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. A carefully directed patient history and physical examination along with basic laboratory tests can lead to accurate diagnosis. In most cases, symptoms can be controlled with use of oral contraceptives, progesterone supplements, and/or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Nesse
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008599:Menstruation Disturbances / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged