Rene Schickerling, Women’s Health category manager for Pharma Dynamics, is bringing attention to abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), sharing crucial patterns that women should learn.
Schickerling suggests that around one-third of women will experience abnormal uterine bleeding, which is “normal” during menarche and perimenopause.
However, any unusual or irregular bleeding should not be dismissed as it may indicate a serious illness such as cancer or uterine fibroids.
She adds that while some women may experience occasional menstrual cycle or bleeding variations, persistent or recurrent abnormal uterine bleeding requires “healthcare provider evaluation” to identify the underlying cause and appropriate management.
“There are multiple reasons that could lead to AUB, some of which include stress, rapid weight gain or loss, medications, fibroids, polyps, endometriosis, diabetes, kidney disease, polycystic ovary syndrome, thyroid disease, sexually…
