Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Kelly Menge, DO, FACOOG

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Review what is normal bleeding and what is not normal

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Discuss various etiologies of uterine bleeding

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What to expect during a work-up

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Review management options

Why do we care? u 

May reveal structural or systemic pathology.

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Has an impact of quality of life.

When is it normal to start and stop periods? u 

Menarche u 

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Average age = 12 years old

Menopause u 

Average age = 51 years old

Normal Cycle u 

28 days +/- 7 days

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Occurs at regular intervals

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Volume of blood