Patient's question:
Sister-in-law hasn't been feeling well recently and went to the hospital for a thorough check-up. They said it's dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB). I wanted to ask what causes DUB and if it's serious. Does this require further detailed examination, and could it cause negative interference to the body?Doctor's answer:
Hemorrhagic dysfunction, also known as dysfunctional endocrine uterine bleeding, is the full name of this condition. It is a manifestation of menstrual disorders and is generally caused by hormonal level disturbances in the body. It may also be related to organic inflammation, such as uterine fibroids or ovarian cysts. It could also be caused by endometrial inflammation. In this case, medication and menstrual regulation treatment should be used first. If necessary, curettage with medication may be required, and the scraped tissue should be sent for pathology to clearly determine the presence of endometrial inflammation.