{"paper_id":"6dc85636-1fd0-4da1-88a2-1024e9bd034a","body_text":"Abstract\nAbnormal vaginal bleeding is one of the most common adolescent gynecologic problems. It is a cause of anxiety both for patient and parent. This chapter presents an orderly approach to the differential diagnosis and treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding. The importance of defining an underlying endocrinologic or hematologic abnormality as well as understanding the pathophysiology of the problem is emphasized.\nPreview\nUnable to display preview. Download preview PDF.\nSimilar content being viewed by others\nReferences\nWallach E: ACOG Technical Bulletin #66.September 1982\nNoyes RW, Hertig AT, Rock J: Dating the endometrial biopsy. Fertil Steril 1: 8–25, 1950\nJones GS: Endocrine problems of the adolescent. Maryland State Med J 16 (7): 45–8, 1967\nKempers RD: Dysfunctional uterine bleeding. 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