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Bleeding problems in late reproductive and perimenopausal years

29/04/2018

Bleeding problems in late reproductive and perimenopausal years
Proceedings Book, 1st 2018 EMAS Menopause School on "Managing ovarian aging in the context of chronic disease", organized by the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS), Athens, Greece, March 16-17, 2018, p. 68-70
Menstruation is the genital sign of systemic endocrine and immunitary events. Data indicate that the heterogeneity of perimenstrual symptoms is associated with levels of inflammation, triggered by the fluctuation and fall of estrogens and progesterone, at genital, systemic and brain level.
Abnormal uterine bleeding refers to any change in the regularity, frequency, heaviness or length of menstruation.
There are several potential causes for bleeding disturbances, the two most common being primary endometrial dysfunction and fibroids. Management of abnormal uterine bleeding involves both medical and surgical options and will largely depend on a patient's fertility plans and “meaning” of the uterus for her sexuality and inner self-perception.

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