With blood clots? M daughter is having trouble every month and it's getting worse and worse.
2006-07-20 15:50:22 · 6 answers · asked by arum 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is heavy or irregular menstrual bleeding that is not caused by an underlying anatomical abnormality, such as a fibroid, lesion, or tumor. DUB is the most common type of abnormal uterine bleeding.
Most cases of DUB are associated with anovulatory bleeding (menstruation that occurs without ovulation). Anovulatory bleeding is common in women who have just started menstruating and during the several years preceding menopause. When ovulation does not occur, the level of estrogen and progesterone in the uterus is disturbed, leading to DUB. Anovulation, however, does not always lead to DUB and there are other causes as well. Women with ovulatory cycles (cycles that involve ovulation) may also experience DUB.
Menstrual cycles vary in duration, frequency, and intensity, making abnormalities difficult to determine. Women who have DUB may experience a variety of patterns of bleeding. A woman who bleeds for longer than a week, bleeds more than every 3 weeks or so, bleeds between periods, or bleeds excessively should see a doctor or other health care provider.
DUB is usually painless. Diagnosis involves ruling out other causes of abnormal bleeding. Treatment depends on the intensity and timing of the bleeding, the patient's age,
The endometrium is the mucous surface that lines the inside of the uterus. It is responsive to hormonal changes and contains several layers of cells that vary in appearance and number throughout the menstrual cycle. During the luteal phase (i.e., 2 weeks prior to menstruation), the endometrium is thick, its epithelial cells and glands are enlarged, and the arteries are swollen. At menstruation, the endometrium sheds. Following menstruation, the endometrium regenerates.
2006-07-20 17:33:35 · answer #1 · answered by purple 6 · 6⤊ 2⤋
she could have been shot. the blood clots are the body's attempt at healing.
no, seriously, some clots in menses are normal. if the bleeding is disturbing you, take her to a gynocologist. he will tell you you worry too much, but that's ok. then he will charge you $150 for 45 seconds of what can hardly be called work. that's not ok.
2006-07-20 22:57:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should go to the gynecologist to be sure and safe. But, what kind of meds is she on? Aspirin, Ibuprofen, other blood thinners? Including herbals? IUD? If its getting worse and worse, go to the doctor!
2006-07-20 22:53:54 · answer #3 · answered by daweeney 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many reasons for abnormal periods including stress, weight gain/loss, thyroid, hormonal imbalance, infection, illness, medications, polyp, cyst, amongst other reasons. She really needs to see her doctor for an exam and testing to determine what the exact cause may be.
2006-07-20 22:53:33 · answer #4 · answered by Nurse Annie 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=endometriosis&btnG=Search
2006-07-20 22:55:05 · answer #5 · answered by reporebuilder 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
AIDS???
2006-07-20 22:53:58 · answer #6 · answered by millernlite1979p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋