FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Dysfunctional Uterine bleeding
DUB is defined as a state of abnormal uterine bleeding without any clinically detectable organic, systemic and iatrogenic cause. [Pelvic pathology e.g. tumour, inflammation or pregnancy is excluded].
Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is defined as a bleeding that interferes with woman's physical, emotional, social and material quality of life.
Causes
uterine fibroids and polyps
adenomyosis, when endometrial tissue grows into the wall of the uterus
precancer or cancer
bleeding disorders
ovulatory dysfunction, which may involve irregular, infrequent, or no periods at all
endometriosis
medical treatment such as gynecological surgery
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
chronic liver disease
inflammation of the cervix
having a copper intrauterine device (IUD)
ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage
Symptoms
DUB is a symptom, not a condition in and of itself. It refers to a change in menstruation, which may include:
spotting or bleeding outside of menstruation
heavy bleeding during menstruation
prolonged bleeding during menstruation
irregular menstrual cycles
lack of menstruation
bleeding after menopause
Depending on the underlying cause of DUB, people may experience other symptoms in addition to bleeding, such as:
pain
vaginal discharge
weight loss
bowel or bladder problems.
People with DUB might also have anemia, bleeding disorders, or endocrine disorders.
Treatments
Cause of dysfunctional uterine bleeding has to be found out first. Homeopathic medications has very good scope on different conditions of female reproductive system. So if the cause of dub is uterine polyp, endometriosis, inflammation of cervix, PID etc. homeopathy can cure all of these conditions with chronic constitutional remedies. Homoeopathic Medications which help in such patients are crocus sativus, ferrum metallicum, Sabina etc.
