Abnormal uterine bleeding in women is bleeding that appears differently from the normal menstrual cycle, such as more frequent, longer, or less bleeding. Abnormal uterine bleeding can be caused by many factors and can affect women's quality of life.

Causes of abnormal uterine bleeding include

• Hormone imbalances: An imbalance of estrogen and progesterone hormones can disrupt the menstrual cycle and cause abnormal bleeding.
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): The formation of cysts in the ovaries can cause hormone imbalances and cause abnormal bleeding.
• Uterine fibroids: Benign tumors that form in the uterus can disrupt the menstrual cycle and cause abnormal bleeding.
• Endometriosis: The settlement of the endometrium outside the vagina can disrupt the menstrual cycle and cause abnormal bleeding.
• Uterine or cervical cancer

Treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding may vary depending on the cause. For example, people with hormone imbalance are given hormone therapy, people with fibroids may need surgical treatment. Also, people with endometriosis undergo surgery or hormone therapy. In people with cysts, surgical intervention or hormone therapy is provided.

In addition, treatments such as surgical intervention, hormone therapy, radiotherapy or chemotherapy can be used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding.

irst of all, the person's health status and reasons should be determined and a treatment plan specific to that person should be created. Therefore, if you have a problem with abnormal uterine bleeding, it is recommended to consult a gynecologist.