birth control, gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, tranexamic acid, NSAIDs, and surgery such as endometrial ablation or hysterectomy. Polyps, adenomyosis, and cancer are generally treated by surgery. Iron supplementation may be needed. Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding symptoms like mid cycle bleeding, late cycle bleeding and irregular periods were taken care off by Ovoutoline Forte tablet a marketed herbal formulation of Emami Limited, in Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB). Terminology The terminology "dysfunctional uterine bleeding" is no longer recommended. Historically dysfunctional uterine bleeding meant there was no structural or systemic problems present. In AUB underlying causes may be present. Epidemiology About one-third of all medical appointments with gynecologists involve AUB, with the proportion rising to 70% in the years around menopause. References External links Merck Manual Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract Wikipedia medicine articles ready to translate