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Menstrual Disorders and Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
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Overview of Menstrual Cycle Problems
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)
Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Tests to check for possible causes of abnormal uterine bleeding
Imaging tests and procedures
Treatment
Medications
Procedures
Treatment for precancerous cells of the uterus (endometrial hyperplasia)
Emergency treatment
Absence of Menstrual Periods
Types of amenorrhea
Hormones and menstruation
Causes
Primary amenorrhea
Secondary amenorrhea
Evaluation
Warning signs
When to see a doctor
What the doctor does
Testing
Treatment
Key Points
Menstrual Cramps
Causes
Common causes
Less common causes
Evaluation
Warning signs
When to see a doctor
What the doctor does
Testing
Treatment
General measures
Medications
Other treatments
Key Points
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
General measures
Medications
Treatment of excess body hair
Treatment of acne
Premature Menopause
Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Treatment
General measures
Medications
Surgery