Clinical approach to a patient with abnormal uterine bleeding

  • BG Lindeque Department Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Abstract

Abnormal excessive uterine bleeding forms a large proportion of gynaecological complaints. Of postpubertal girls who experience excessive menstrual loss, about one quarter will never regain a normal cycle and flow. As she grows older many other factors may arise causing menstrual abnormalities.

Author Biography

BG Lindeque, Department Obstetrics and Gynaecology
MBChB, MMed(O&G), FCOG(SA), MD