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==Overview==
[[Uterine bleeding]] can be divided into [[anatomical]] or structural and non-structural causes. The anatomical causes include [[Polyp]], a[[Adenomyosis|denomyosis]], [[Leiomyoma]] and [[Malignancy]] or [[hyperplasia]]. The non-structural causes include [[Coagulopathy]], [[Ovulatory dysfunction]], such as [[PCOS]], [[Endometrial disorders]], such as [[endometriosis]], and [[Iatrogenic]] causes. In some women, no underlying cause can be identifiedd. These women are thought to have abnormal bleeding due to causes not otherwise classified.
==Causes==
[[Dysfunctional uterine bleeding]] means heavy [[uterine bleeding]] not due to any known causes and is therefore a diagnosis of exclusion. Other conditions such as uterine [[fibroids]], [[endometrial polyps]] and systemic diseases should be excluded by appropriate investigations. In the adolescent, investigations for a [[coagulopathy]] should be performed. The pathophysiology of DUB is largely unknown but occurs in both ovulatory and anovulatory menstrual cycles.
[[PALM-COEIN]] is a useful acronym provided by the International Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology ([[FIGO]]) to classify the casuses of [[abnormal uterine bleeding]]. The first portion, [[PALM]], describes [[anatomical issues]]. The second portion, [[COEIN|COEI]], describes non-structural causes. The N stands for "not otherwise classified."<ref name="pmid30422508">{{cite journal| author=| title=StatPearls | journal= | year= 2022 | volume=  | issue=  | pages=  | pmid=30422508 | doi= | pmc= | url= }}</ref><br><br>
'''P: ''[[Polyp]]'''''
[[Endometrial polyp|Endometrial polyps]] refer to overgrown glands and storm within the uterine cavity. The vary in size, number and location and  are most common amongst the ages of 40-49.<ref name="pmid32491756">{{cite journal| author=| title=StatPearls | journal= | year= 2022 | volume=  | issue=  | pages=  | pmid=32491756 | doi= | pmc= | url= }}</ref>
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'''A:''' '''''[[Adenomyosis]]'''''
Adenomyosis is characterized by the presence of ectopic [[Endometrium|endometrial tissue]] (the inner lining of the [[uterus]]) within the [[Uterus|myometrium]] (the thick, muscular layer of the uterus). It is most commonly seen affects most women in their 30's and 40's.<ref name="pmid30969690">{{cite journal| author=| title=StatPearls | journal= | year= 2022 | volume=  | issue=  | pages=  | pmid=30969690 | doi= | pmc= | url= }}</ref>
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'''L:''' '''''[[Leiomyoma]]'''''
[[Leiomyoma]] are tumours of [[benign]] origin made up primarily of [[smooth muscle]] and [[fibrous connective tissue]] that can presents as serosal, [[Submucosa|submucosal]], subserosalor [[pedunculated]] masses. They most often affect women over the age of 50, and especially those of African descent.<ref name="pmid30855861">{{cite journal| author=| title=StatPearls | journal= | year= 2022 | volume=  | issue=  | pages=  | pmid=30855861 | doi= | pmc= | url= }}</ref>
'''M:''' '''''[[Malignancy]] and [[hyperplasia]]'''''
[[Endometrial cancer|Endometrial malignancy]] is a common cause of [[post-menopausal bleeding]] and often has a higher mortality rate. Women between the ages of 65-74 are most often affected.<ref name="pmid32965984">{{cite journal| author=| title=StatPearls | journal= | year= 2022 | volume=  | issue=  | pages=  | pmid=32965984 | doi= | pmc= | url= }}</ref>
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'''C:''' '''''[[Coagulopathy]]'''''
Coaguloptahies refer to any conditions, inherited or acquired that result in abnormal uterine bleeding.
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'''O:''' [[Ovulatory dysfunction|'''''Ovulatory dysfunction''''']]
A very common ovulatory dysfunction resulting in abnormal uterine bleeding is [[polycystic ovarian syndrome]]. This most often presents in young women due to a hormonal imbalance.


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* [[Estradiol valerate and estradiol valerate/dienogest]]
'''E:''' [[Endometrial disorders|'''''Endometrial disorders''''']]


Endometrial disorders, such as [[endometriosis]] can result in abnormal bleeding. Endometriosis is the presence of functional [[Endometrial|endometrial tissue]] outside the [[uterine cavity]]. When proliferating and shedding, endometrial tissue in all various locations will act similarly.


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'''I:''' '''''[[Iatrogenic]]'''''
[[Iatrogenic causes]] of abnormal bleeding include unopposed and continuous exposure to [[estrogen]] and [[progesterone]] therapy, as is seen with [[contraceptive]] medications, [[Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist|GnRH agonists]], and [[Selective estrogen receptor modulator|SERMs]].<ref name="pmid268035582">{{cite journal| author=Whitaker L, Critchley HO| title=Abnormal uterine bleeding. | journal=Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol | year= 2016 | volume= 34 | issue=  | pages= 54-65 | pmid=26803558 | doi=10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2015.11.012 | pmc=4970656 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=26803558  }}</ref> [[Anticoagulant]] medications are also included in this category now.
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'''N:''' '''''Not otherwise classified'''''
This category is reserved for those in whom no other underlying cause can be diagnosed despite examinations and imaging.
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Uterine bleeding can be divided into anatomical or structural and non-structural causes. The anatomical causes include Polyp, adenomyosis, Leiomyoma and Malignancy or hyperplasia. The non-structural causes include Coagulopathy, Ovulatory dysfunction, such as PCOS, Endometrial disorders, such as endometriosis, and Iatrogenic causes. In some women, no underlying cause can be identifiedd. These women are thought to have abnormal bleeding due to causes not otherwise classified.

Causes

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding means heavy uterine bleeding not due to any known causes and is therefore a diagnosis of exclusion. Other conditions such as uterine fibroids, endometrial polyps and systemic diseases should be excluded by appropriate investigations. In the adolescent, investigations for a coagulopathy should be performed. The pathophysiology of DUB is largely unknown but occurs in both ovulatory and anovulatory menstrual cycles. PALM-COEIN is a useful acronym provided by the International Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FIGO) to classify the casuses of abnormal uterine bleeding. The first portion, PALM, describes anatomical issues. The second portion, COEI, describes non-structural causes. The N stands for "not otherwise classified."[1]

P: Polyp

Endometrial polyps refer to overgrown glands and storm within the uterine cavity. The vary in size, number and location and are most common amongst the ages of 40-49.[2]


A: Adenomyosis

Adenomyosis is characterized by the presence of ectopic endometrial tissue (the inner lining of the uterus) within the myometrium (the thick, muscular layer of the uterus). It is most commonly seen affects most women in their 30's and 40's.[3]


L: Leiomyoma

Leiomyoma are tumours of benign origin made up primarily of smooth muscle and fibrous connective tissue that can presents as serosal, submucosal, subserosalor pedunculated masses. They most often affect women over the age of 50, and especially those of African descent.[4]


M: Malignancy and hyperplasia

Endometrial malignancy is a common cause of post-menopausal bleeding and often has a higher mortality rate. Women between the ages of 65-74 are most often affected.[5]


C: Coagulopathy

Coaguloptahies refer to any conditions, inherited or acquired that result in abnormal uterine bleeding.


O: Ovulatory dysfunction

A very common ovulatory dysfunction resulting in abnormal uterine bleeding is polycystic ovarian syndrome. This most often presents in young women due to a hormonal imbalance.


E: Endometrial disorders

Endometrial disorders, such as endometriosis can result in abnormal bleeding. Endometriosis is the presence of functional endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. When proliferating and shedding, endometrial tissue in all various locations will act similarly.


I: Iatrogenic

Iatrogenic causes of abnormal bleeding include unopposed and continuous exposure to estrogen and progesterone therapy, as is seen with contraceptive medications, GnRH agonists, and SERMs.[6] Anticoagulant medications are also included in this category now.


N: Not otherwise classified

This category is reserved for those in whom no other underlying cause can be diagnosed despite examinations and imaging.

References

  1. "StatPearls". 2022. PMID 30422508.
  2. "StatPearls".   ( ). 2022:  . PMID 32491756 Check |pmid= value (help).
  3. "StatPearls".   ( ). 2022:  . PMID 30969690.
  4. "StatPearls".   ( ). 2022:  . PMID 30855861.
  5. "StatPearls".   ( ). 2022:  . PMID 32965984 Check |pmid= value (help).
  6. Whitaker L, Critchley HO (2016). "Abnormal uterine bleeding". Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 34: 54–65. doi:10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2015.11.012. PMC 4970656. PMID 26803558.

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