title: Abnormal uterine bleeding in reproductive-aged women.
abstract: Abnormal uterine bleeding is a common medical condition with several causes. The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics published guidelines in 2011 to develop universally accepted nomenclature and a classification system. In addition, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recently updated recommendations on evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding and indications for endometrial biopsies. This article reviews both medical and surgical treatments, including meta-analysis reviews of the most effective treatment options.
authors: Reproductive Endocrinology, Carolinas HealthCare System, 1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 500, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA. Electronic address: michelle.matthews@carolinashealthcare.org.
authors: Michelle L
authors: ML
authors: Matthews
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016889:Endometrial Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D004716:Endometritis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D011127:Polyps / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology
keywords: Anovulation; Menorrhagia; Menstrual bleeding; Sonohysterography; Uterine bleeding