Abstract
Discussion Abnormal uterine bleeding affects up to 30% of women of reproductive age.
Patients usually present frst to their family physicians, who can do most of the diagnostic
workup and management. A thorough history and physical examination will often indicate
the cause of AUB and direct the need for further investigation and treatment. 2 The
differential diagnosis includes endometrial polyp, uterine fbroleiomyoma, endometriosis,
endometrial hyperplasia, endometrial carcinoma, uterine sarcoma, and bleeding disorders
Patients usually present frst to their family physicians, who can do most of the diagnostic
workup and management. A thorough history and physical examination will often indicate
the cause of AUB and direct the need for further investigation and treatment. 2 The
differential diagnosis includes endometrial polyp, uterine fbroleiomyoma, endometriosis,
endometrial hyperplasia, endometrial carcinoma, uterine sarcoma, and bleeding disorders
| Original language | American English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 442-444 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Canadian Family Physician |
| Volume | 64 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| State | Published - 2018 |
