Dysmenorrhea and dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
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Abstract
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is a diagnosis of exclusion. Endometrial cancer and endometrial precursor lesions must be excluded before a diagnosis of anovulatory bleeding is made. Treatment consists of intravenous estrogen therapy, oral contraceptive pills, and progestational agents. Menorrhagia is excessive menstrual bleeding treated with antiprostaglandins, levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine contraceptive devices, endometrial ablation, and danazol. Dysmenorrhea results from the release of prostaglandin 2alpha and is treated with antiprostaglandin agents such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Medical subject headings
- Dysmenorrhea
- Uterine Hemorrhage