women s health issues
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)
Symptoms of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
In women with abnormal uterine bleeding, bleeding may differ from typical menstrual periods in the following ways: Occurs more frequently (fewer than 24 days apart) Varies in how many days it lasts Lasts longer than 8 days Occurs between periods (intermenstrual bleeding) Involves more blood loss (loss of more than about 3 ounces of blood or periods that last 8 days or longer) Does not occur regularly Symptoms depend on the cause of bleeding. Bleeding may be abnormal during regular menstrual cycles, or bleeding may occur at unpredictable times. Some women have symptoms associated with menstrual periods, such as breast tenderness, cramping, and bloating, but many do not. If bleeding continues, women may develop Iron Deficiency and sometimes Whether infertility develops depends on the cause of the bleeding. 