Gynecology

Abnormal uterine bleeding

Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a medical term used to describe uterine bleeding that deviates from the usual menstrual pattern. It involves bleeding that is either prolonged, excessive, irregular in timing, or occurs outside the regular menstrual cycle. Abnormal uterine bleeding may include periods that are unusually heavy or light, irregular bleeding between periods, or bleeding after sexual activity.