title: Dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
abstract: Dysfunctional uterine bleeding initially described abnormal bleeding unassociated with pregnancy, infection or tumour, and was assumed mainly to follow abnormal ovarian function. In conjunction with other menstrual disorders it is now recognized to be a problem predominantly of ovulatory cycles (Table 1). This article discusses the reasons behind this change of emphasis and medical approaches to the problem.
mesh_terms: D000858:Anovulation / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D003341:Luteolysis; D008595:Menorrhagia / Q000209:etiology; D008597:Menstrual Cycle; D008599:Menstruation Disturbances / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D011453:Prostaglandins / Q000502:physiology; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D011453:Prostaglandins