Abnormal Uterine Bleed Flashcards
1
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PALM
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Polyp
Adenomyosis
Leiomyoma
Malignancy (hyperplasia)
2
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COEIN
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4
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Subcategories of AUB
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Anovulatory
Ovulatory
5
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Anovulatory
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prolonged unopposed estrogen
stimulation of the endometrium
Typical causes:
-PCOS
-thyroid dysfunction
-hyperprolactinemia
-uncontrolled diabetes
-some medications
-Associated with an increased risk for endometrial cancer
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