OB/GYN Student Study Guide

Heavy prolonged menstrual bleeding; over 80 cc/ cycle. Avg 35 ml of blood loss > 24 pads per day. Estrogen increases endometrial thickness. Progesterone matures Endometrium and withdrawal of leads to secretion. Menstruation at regular intervals usually indicates ovulation . Abnormal Uterine Bleeding/DUB aka irregular periods indicate anovulation ................
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