Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB) Flashcards

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sub-divided into

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  1. anovulatory

2. ovulatory

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associations with anovulatory DUB

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extremes of reproductive life
irregular cycle
obese

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associations with ovulatory DUB

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35-45
regular heavy periods
inadequate progesterone

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4
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diagnosis of DUB

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diagnosis of exclusion
FBC, TSH, coagulation, U&Es, LFTs
TVUS
endometrial sampling (pipelle biopsies, hysteroscopic directed, dilatation and curettage
smear
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management of DUB

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drugs
mirena IUS
endometrial resection/ ablation
hysterectomy

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pharmacological options in DUB

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progestogens (progesterone coil- mirena)
OCP
danazol
GnRH analogues to induce menopause
NSAIDs
anti-fibrinolytics e.g. tranexamic acid
capillary wall stabilisers
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