Abnormal uterine bleeding definition

Abnormal uterine bleeding (previously known as menometrorrhagia) occurs when you bleeding between your menstrual cycles or when your cycles are excessive or long. Normal menstrual flow lasts around five days & occurs every 21 to 35 days.

Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is defined as menstrual cycle abnormalities that affect the regularity, frequency, amount, & duration of menstrual flow. Sometimes, AUB or Abnormal Uterine Bleeding is also called Dysfunction Uterine Bleeding or anovulatory bleeding. Abnormal (Dysfunctional) uterine bleeding can involve the following: