Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Northern Kentucky

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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 and longer or shorter, and some women's periods are longer or shorter. 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

Uterine Fibrosis

Fibroids can cause abnormal uterine bleeding. Fibroids are benign, or noncancerous, tumors that grow in the uterus. Many 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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