GP Pearl #5Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Stop treating symptoms. Start finding the cause
Not every heavy menstrual bleed is “just hormonal.”
AUB is a symptom—not a diagnosis. Behind it could be:
🔹 Endometrial hyperplasia or cancer
🔹 Fibroids or polyps
🔹 Adenomyosis
🔹 Coagulopathies
🔹 Ovulatory dysfunction
🔹 Medication-related bleeding
Using the FIGO PALM-COEIN classification helps us evaluate patients systematically, identify red flags early, and avoid delayed diagnosis.
💡 Remember:
Treat the cause, not just the bleeding.
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Evidence-based | FIGO • ACOG • NICE • RCOG
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