Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Northern Kentucky

During a woman's normal menstrual cycle, she will have her period, or bleed, every 28 days for an average of five days. Some women's cycles are longer or shorter, and some women's periods and longer or shorter. Every woman is different. During the cycle, the lining of the uterus becomes thicker in preparation for fertilization. During ovulation, when an egg is released from the ovaries, if the egg is not fertilized, the uterus lining and the egg are passed, which is the bleeding we experience during our period. This is called menstruation.

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Some women have very irregular periods. They may have bleeding between their periods and they may have very heavy bleeding during their periods. This is called abnormal uterine bleeding and the cause can only be determined by a doctor. This excessive loss of blood can cause weakness, fainting and anemia in women, and doctors will usually recommend they take iron supplements. More than 3,000,000 women in the United States have abnormal uterine bleeding

Causes of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

There are several different causes for abnormal uterine bleeding. The simplest cause may be due to hormones. Women with too much estrogen can develop abnormal uterine bleeding. Estrogen is put out by the ovaries and causes the uterine wall to thicken during a normal cycle, and during ovulation, progesterone is secreted, making the uterine wall spongy. When there is no conception, the uterus wall will pass normally.

With abnormal uterine bleeding, the ovulation does not occur, therefore the walls of the uterus continue to thicken. There is no progesterone being secreted in order to pass the uterine lining in a timely manner. When the menstrual period finally comes, there is heavy bleeding because of the thick uterine wall and and also there is spotting after the period.

Fibroids can also cause abnormal uterine bleeding. Fibroids are benign, or noncancerous, tumors that grow in the uterus. They usually do not develop into cancer. Most women will develop them in their lifetime, but they don't know it until they have had an exam because they do not have symptoms. Other women will experience excessive bleeding during their periods, pressure, pelvic pain, constipation, and the need to urinate.

Diagnosing Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

The doctor will need to do an exam of your uterus and ovaries. A doctor will begin with a series of tests to rule out some possible conditions. They will perform a pregnancy test and a blood test to measure your iron count. They may also perform an ultrasound to view your uterus and ovaries. If there are any fibroids, it will usually show up on this exam. The doctor may also want to perform an endometrial biopsy. This means taking a sample of the lining of the uterine wall.

Professional Radiology

Professional Radiology performs ultrasounds and can help to diagnose the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding. They offer their services to the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati area. The group practices out of Butler County Imaging Center, Westside Medical Imaging, Kenwood Medical Imaging, Fort Hamilton Hospital, Jewish Hospital, and Christ Hospital.

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