Female patients in Fountain Valley, CA, suffering from abnormal uterine bleeding should take this symptom seriously. Dr. Debora Sedaghat and her OC Women’s Care team are on-hand to assist with your gynecological queries and concerns.

What Is Abnormal Uterine Bleeding?

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) is when you bleed irregularly during your cycle or for longer than expected. AUB is most common in teenagers and premenopausal women, but it can be a result of a deeper, underlying health concern that needs addressing. Another indication of AUB is when your menstrual cycle appears heavier or lighter than usual.

AUB should not occur during pregnancy, and you should seek out care immediately if it occurs.

Causes of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

We are taught that a women’s menstrual cycle is 28 days, but this may vary between 24 and 34 days lasting for approximately 4 to 7 days. The variation depends on the woman’s age, lifestyle, and medical history. This means that AUB may not initially be that noticeable. However, if irregularities persist, then the presence of AUB may be for one of the following reasons:

• Hormone imbalance
• Excessive weight gain or loss
• Uterine fibroid or polyps
• Infection in the uterus or cervix
• From hormonal birth control interventions
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Gynecological cancers
• Blood clotting disorders

Seeking out a gynecologist or OBGYN like Dr. Sedaghat at OC Women’s Care serving Fountain Valley, CA, allows abnormal uterine bleeding to be diagnosed by establishing the underlying cause of the symptoms that you are experiencing. By correctly analyzing the source of your AUB, you can follow the correct treatment protocol set by your healthcare provider with their support.

Leaving AUB undiagnosed can have severe long-term repercussions on your health and well-being. This is why regular or annual women’s health checkups are strongly recommended. 

Gynecological Services

In addition to providing care for patients suffering from AUB, we also offer the following services:

• Gynecological procedures that may require major or minor surgeries
• Wellness exams for women
• Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for endometriosis
• Dealing with menopause
• Birth control consultation
• Teen counseling
• Assisting patients suffering from infertility
• Obstetrics

Your health is more important than any embarrassment you may feel discussing topics in the women’s health wheelhouse, and we urge all the female members of your family to visit us so that we can address any needs or concerns you may have.

Call Us Today

For peace of mind, if you are suffering from abnormal uterine bleeding in Fountain Valley, CA, please get in touch with OBGYN Dr. Sedaghat and her team at OC Women’s Care. For an appointment, please call (714) 966-2112 today.