Standardizing the descriptive terminology of abnormal menstrual bleeding: it is time we talk the same talk.
The movement towards international standardization of the terminology used to describe abnormal uterine bleeding and of the definition that sets the boundaries of normal menstrual bleeding will greatly benefit clinicians and researchers.
Bayer
Steven R
SR
Boston IVF, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02451, USA. steven.bayer@bostonivf.com
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008599:Menstruation Disturbances / Q000145:classification*; D009626:Terminology as Topic