Introduction to Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

uterine anatomy

uterus blood supply

hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis

parameters of normal menses

abnormal uterine bleeding

terminology for normal and abnormal menses- volume

terminology for normal and abnormal menses- duration

terminology for normal and abnormal menses- frequency

terminology for normal and abnormal menses- regularity

terminology for normal and abnormal menses- summary

terms for nonmenstrual bleeding- intermenstrual bleeding, postcoital, pre- and post-menstrual spotting, breakthrough and unscheduled

terms for nonmenstrual bleeding- withdrawal, precocious, postmenopausal

menstrual blood loss

menstrual blood loss

reproductive tract bleeding

etiologies of AUB- structural

AUB-P (polyps)

AUB-P diagnosis, exam, management

AUB-A (adenomyosis)

AUB-A prevalence, risk factors, presentation, diagnosis, exam, management

AUB-L (leiomyomas/fibroids)

AUB-L presentation, diagnosis, exam, management

AUB-M (malignancy)

etiologies of AUB- nonstructural

AUB-C (coagulopathy)

AUB-O (ovulatory)

AUB-E (endometrial)

AUB-I (iatrogenic)

AUB-N (NOS)

AUB medical history

AUB physical exam

AUB laboratory tests

AUB imaging

AUB imaging modalities

endometrial biopsy

treatment

treatment- etiology known v. etiology unknown

postmenopausal bleeding- causes

postmenopausal bleeding- work-up

RTB by age group

equity in gynecologic care