INCIDENCE AND CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF DYSFUNCTIONAL UTERINE BLEEDING IN WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE
Keywords:
dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB), abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), reproductive age, incidence, ovulatory dysfunction, iron-deficiency anemia, gynecology.Abstract
This thesis investigates the incidence, clinical patterns, and underlying hormonal etiologies of dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) among women of reproductive age. By analyzing clinical presentations and diagnostic data, the study highlights the significant burden of this condition on women's health, particularly its association with iron-deficiency anemia and diminished quality of life. The findings emphasize the necessity of ruling out structural pelvic pathologies and employing targeted endocrine evaluations to optimize conservative medical management and reduce the need for unnecessary surgical interventions.
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