Menstrual Disorders and Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding

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• Overview of Menstrual Cycle Problems

• Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)
  • Causes
  • Symptoms
  • Diagnosis
    • Tests to check for possible causes of abnormal uterine bleeding
    • Imaging tests and procedures
  • Treatment
    • Medications
    • Procedures
    • Treatment for precancerous cells of the uterus (endometrial hyperplasia)
    • Emergency treatment

• Absence of Menstrual Periods
  • Types of amenorrhea
  • Hormones and menstruation
  • Causes
    • Primary amenorrhea
    • Secondary amenorrhea
  • Evaluation
    • Warning signs
    • When to see a doctor
    • What the doctor does
    • Testing
  • Treatment
  • Key Points

• Menstrual Cramps
  • Causes
    • Common causes
    • Less common causes
  • Evaluation
    • Warning signs
    • When to see a doctor
    • What the doctor does
    • Testing
  • Treatment
    • General measures
    • Medications
    • Other treatments
  • Key Points

• Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
  • Symptoms
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment

• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Causes
  • Symptoms
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
    • General measures
    • Medications
    • Treatment of excess body hair
    • Treatment of acne

• Premature Menopause
  • Causes
  • Symptoms
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment

• Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  • Causes
  • Symptoms
  • Diagnosis
    • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
  • Treatment
    • General measures
    • Medications
    • Surgery