Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

  • Bavin Balakrishnan, MD, DNB Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode, Kerala
Keywords: Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB), Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB)

Abstract

Background: One in five women bleed so heavily during their periods that they have to put their normal lives on hold just to deal with the heavy blood flow! Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) has an adverse effect on the quality of life of many women. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is defined as abnormal uterine bleeding in the absence of organic disease.

Author Biography

Bavin Balakrishnan, MD, DNB, Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode, Kerala

Diploma in Endoscopy (C/CE, France) Consultant Gynecologist, Division of Reproductive Medicine and Minimal Access Surgery, Department of Obstetrics Gynecology

Published
2008-12-30
How to Cite
Balakrishnan, B. (2008). Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding. Kerala Medical Journal, 1(2), 52-56. https://doi.org/10.52314/kmj.2008.v1i2.105