Management of Anovulatory Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding in the Adolescent

Until recently anovulatory dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) was the most common urgent gynecologic problem of the adolescent. In recent years, with changing sexual mores and more frequent and earlier sexual activity, sexually transmitted disease and pregnancy complications may have become more common. Nevertheless DUB is still a frequent urgent problem. Preview Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF. Similar content being viewed by others

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About this chapter Cite this chapter Altchek, A. (1991). Management of Anovulatory Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding in the Adolescent. In: Altchek, A., Deligdisch, L. (eds) The Uterus. Clinical Perspectives in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-9086-2_21 Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-9086-2_21 Publisher Name: Springer, New York, NY Print ISBN: 978-1-4613-9088-6 Online ISBN: 978-1-4613-9086-2 eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

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