Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Understanding the condition or procedure.

Bleeding that differs from a usual pattern can have several causes. The pattern, associated symptoms and effect on daily life help guide the assessment.

Abnormal uterine bleeding describes bleeding that differs in amount, frequency, duration or timing from the expected pattern. The causes vary with age, pregnancy possibility, medicines and other health factors. Bleeding between periods or after menopause should be discussed with a clinician; symptoms alone cannot determine the cause.

Reasons for a consultation.

Symptoms can have different causes. These are reasons to seek an assessment, not a way to make a diagnosis online.

• Heavy or prolonged bleeding
• Bleeding between periods
• Bleeding after menopause

When to seek medical advice.

Seek prompt assessment for unexplained or persistent bleeding. Heavy bleeding with faintness or feeling very unwell requires urgent assessment.

Evaluation and management.

Document the bleeding pattern and discuss relevant history. Examination, blood tests or imaging may be considered according to symptoms and risk factors. Questions about the purpose of a recommendation, reasonable alternatives and follow-up should be addressed before proceeding.

Benefits, risks and limitations.

Management depends on the cause and personal priorities. Discuss medicine-related effects, procedural risks and alternatives when a treatment is proposed.

Frequently asked questions.

Related reading.

Heavy or Irregular Periods: When Should You See a Gynecologist?

Irregular Periods: Common Causes and When to Seek Advice

Related services.

• General Gynecological Consultation
• PCOS / PCOD
• Menstrual Disorders