Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding Overview

Treatment

Young women within a few years of their first period are not treated unless symptoms are exceptionally severe, such as heavy blood loss causing anemia .

In other women, the goal of treatment is to control the menstrual cycle. Oral contraceptives or progestogen therapy are frequently used for this purpose. If the woman has anemia is present, iron supplements may be recommended.

If the woman wishes to get pregnant, medication may be given to stimulate ovulation.

Women whose symptoms are severe and resistant to medical therapy may need surgical treatments including endometrial ablation (a procedure that burns or removes the lining of the uterus) or hysterectomy.

In older women who may be approaching menopause, ...