What are the symptoms of Dysfunctional uterine bleeding?
A woman with dysfunctional uterine bleeding may notice the following changes in her menstrual cycle:
Bleeding or spotting from the vagina occurs between periods Menstrual periods may be less than 28 days (more common) or more than 35 days apart Time between menstrual periods changes with each cycle Bleeding is heavier (passing large clots, needing to change protection during the night, soaking through a sanitary pad or tampon every hour for 2 - 3 hours in a row) Bleeding lasts for more days than normal or for more than 7 days
Other symptoms caused by changes in hormone levels are:
Excessive growth of body hair in a male pattern (hirsutism) Hot flashes Mood swings Tenderness and dryness of the vagina
A woman may feel tiredness or fatigue if she is losing too much blood over time and becomes anemic. </s>