Metrorrhagia

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, | ICD9 = | ICDO = | OMIM = | MedlinePlus = | eMedicineSubj = | eMedicineTopic = | MeshID = D008796Metrorrhagia refers to vaginal bleeding among premenopausal women that is not synchronized with their menstrual period.

Causes

Uterine bleeding at irregular intervals, particularly between the expected menstrual periods. May or may not be associate with the post-menopausal period.
  • endometriosis
  • ectopic pregnancy
  • hormone imbalance
  • endometrial hyperplasia
  • polyp
  • Use of progestin-only contraceptives, such as Depo Provera
  • use of an IUD
  • cervical cancer
  • Uterine leiomyomas
  • Hypertension


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