title: Abnormal vaginal bleeding in perimenopausal women.
abstract: The incidence of abnormal vaginal bleeding increases as women approach the end of their reproductive years. In the perimenopausal age group, the most common cause of abnormal vaginal bleeding is anovulation. In most patients, diagnosis and management can be accomplished in a family physician's office.
authors.affiliation: Mayo Medical School, Rochester, Minnesota.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Nesse
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008593:Menopause; D008598:Menstruation; D008599:Menstruation Disturbances / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D008875:Middle Aged