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Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), also known as atypical vaginal bleeding (AVB), is vaginal bleeding from the uterus that is abnormally frequent, lasts excessively long, is heavier than normal, or is irregular. [1] [3] The term dysfunctional uterine bleeding was used when no underlying cause was present. [3] Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is ...
A uterine malformation is a type of female genital malformation resulting from an abnormal development of the Müllerian duct(s) during embryogenesis. Symptoms range from amenorrhea , infertility , recurrent pregnancy loss , and pain, to normal functioning depending on the nature of the defect.
Adenomyosis is a medical condition characterized by the growth of cells that proliferate on the inside of the uterus (endometrium) atypically located among the cells of the uterine wall (), [2] as a result, thickening of the uterus occurs.
ICD-10 is the 10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), a medical classification list by the World Health Organization (WHO). It contains codes for diseases, signs and symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances, and external causes of injury or diseases. [1]
Both types of uterine cancer can present with abnormal vaginal bleeding and discharge. [11] [12] Abnormalities can include change in duration or amount of menstrual bleeding as well as new bleeding between menses or after menopause. Sensations of new or increasing pelvic pressure or pain can also indicate tumor growth in the uterus. [12]
[10] Endometrial polyps can be solitary or occur with others. [11] They are round or oval and measure between a few millimeters and several centimeters in diameter. [7] [11] They are usually the same red/brown color of the surrounding endometrium although large ones can appear to be a darker red. [7]
A less common indication for uterine artery embolization is for the treatment of uterine arteriovenous malformations which can be a cause of abnormal uterine bleeding or life-threatening bleeding. Roughly half of women with uterine arteriovenous malformations are born with them while the remaining form following surgical interventions or may be ...
The ICD-10 Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) is a set of diagnosis codes used in the United States of America. [1] It was developed by a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human services, [ 2 ] as an adaption of the ICD-10 with authorization from the World Health Organization .