Is functional uterine bleeding easy to treat?

Written by Liu Jian Wei
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on September 10, 2024
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Functional uterine bleeding is a common gynecological disease. The cause of functional uterine bleeding is relatively clear, so it is easier to treat clinically. Currently, oral hormonal drugs are widely used to treat functional uterine bleeding. Most patients have their endocrine disorders readjusted after taking oral hormonal drugs, returning to normal levels. After several courses of hormonal drug treatment, most women can recover and resume regular menstrual cycles.

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Functional uterine bleeding refers to what?

Functional uterine bleeding is a common disease in women. The main cause of functional uterine bleeding is due to hormonal imbalances in the body, leading to irregular vaginal bleeding. This condition is divided into several different categories, each of which involves different types of endocrine disorders. Therefore, when a woman experiences functional uterine bleeding, it is advisable to visit a local hospital for gynecological color ultrasound and sex hormone tests, among others, to assess the state of the female reproductive and endocrine systems and to formulate the next steps in the treatment plan based on different results.

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Functional uterine bleeding how many days

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding can last for various durations; it varies from person to person. Some experience a shortened menstrual cycle, decreased period duration, prolonged menstrual duration, or excessive menstrual flow. Others may only have an extended cycle, and still others experience irregular, heavy, or prolonged bleeding. The duration of bleeding is not fixed and varies between individuals. When dysfunctional uterine bleeding occurs, endocrine tests are necessary, and corresponding treatment is required to address the issue. It is essential to seek treatment as early as possible.

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What are the symptoms of functional uterine bleeding?

Functional uterine bleeding, clinically divided into ovulatory and anovulatory functional uterine bleeding, presents differently depending on the type. Typically, the clinical manifestation of anovulatory functional uterine bleeding includes prolonged menstrual dripping or heavy vaginal bleeding. In such cases, it is recommended that patients seek immediate medical attention at a local hospital for a clear diagnosis and timely treatment. Ovulatory uterine bleeding is often characterized by changes in the menstrual cycle; some women may experience a shortened cycle, while others may have an extended menstrual cycle.

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How to treat functional uterine bleeding?

Functional uterine bleeding should be treated according to the patient's age. If functional uterine bleeding occurs during adolescence, menstrual regulation treatment is needed. If it occurs during the reproductive age, it requires menstrual regulation and hemostasis, along with treatment to promote ovulation. If functional uterine bleeding occurs during menopause, it is mainly due to a lack of progesterone, and treatment with progesterone can be applied at this time. If there is endometrial thickening, dilation and curettage may be necessary, and the treatment plan should be determined based on the pathological results after the procedure.

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Is functional uterine bleeding related to a previous miscarriage?

Functional uterine bleeding in women, also known as dysfunctional uterine bleeding, occurs not due to organic lesions in the reproductive system but due to abnormalities in the function of the gonadal axis, leading to hormonal imbalances and dysfunctional uterine bleeding. This condition is generally unrelated to procedures like abortion or curettage. In some cases, it is triggered by issues such as delayed recovery of ovarian function following an abortion, excessive fatigue, or abnormalities in thyroid and adrenal gland functions, causing dysfunction of the gonadal axis. To address this issue, it is essential to first conduct tests, including a hormone panel and assessments of thyroid and adrenal gland functions, to identify the cause of the dysfunctional uterine bleeding and provide appropriate treatment.