Many women can relate to the frustration associated with abnormal uterine bleeding. It can lead to missed days from work/school, embarrassment, disruption in sexual intimacy, anemia, and in extreme cases, loss of consciousness.

So what exactly is abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)? It’s any bleeding that occurs between your monthly menstrual cycles, or when you bleed for a long duration and/or experience a significantly heavy flow. Normally, your period should occur every 21-35 days and last 3-7 days when its present. So if you experience bleeding for let's say 10 days or your periods come every 14 days, this falls under the category of AUB. Also, your bleeding shouldn’t constantly soak through pads/tampons/clothes and cause you to become anemic, experience fatigue, or pass out.

Some women have had these symptoms since they began having periods, so they never investigate or even realize that something may be wrong. However, some women develop abnormal bleeding, which alerts them to follow up with their healthcare provider. There are numerous reasons why a woman would experience AUB, but I wanted to discuss a few common reasons, as well as tests and possible treatment.

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Disclaimer: This is not medical advice, only education. Always check with your healthcare provider.