Disturbances of menstrual bleeding manifest in a wide range of presentations. Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is an umbrella term used to describe any alteration in the pattern or volume of menstrual blood flow (or any deviation from the normal menstrual cycle) (1)
Terminology used for variations in menstrual bleeding is as follows:
AUB can be broadly divided into two categories:
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