Pathology

Metrorrhagia

Population

Uterine bleeding

Obstetrics

Etiology

Surgery

Adenomyosis

Malignancy

Endometriosis

Leiomyoma

Family planning

Gynecology

Research methodology

Medicine

Environmental health

Mayo Clinic Proceedings

Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common condition that leads to increased health care costs and decreased quality of life. A systematic approach to AUB evaluation can simplify management and enhance women’s well-being. Abnormal uterine bleeding describes any variation from normal bleeding patterns in nonpregnant, reproductive-aged women beyond menarche lasting for at least 6 months. Ambiguous and inconsistent use of terminology and definitions to characterize AUB in the past decades necessitated a new, consensus-based approach to nomenclature and AUB evaluation.

Evaluation and Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding