Authors
Bavin Balakrishnan, MD, DNB; Diploma in Endoscopy (C/CE, France)1
1Consultant Gynecologist, Division of Reproductive Medicine and Minimal Access Surgery, Department of Obstetrics Gynecology, Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode, Kerala.
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.
Keywords: Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB), Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB)