Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Treatment in Kansas City

If your WCJC provider determines hormone imbalance caused your abnormal bleeding, they refer to it as dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB). This occurs most often in teenagers or women who are approaching menopause. Because uterine bleeding so often relates to hormones, your age is often a major factor in the cause of bleeding.

At this age, a common cause of abnormal bleeding is pregnancy. Many women experience abnormal bleeding in the first months of a normal, healthy pregnancy. Certain kinds of hormonal contraceptions can cause abnormal bleeding as well. In young women who have just begun their period, an egg is not always released during their cycle. This causes an imbalance that makes the uterine lining too thick, which leads to heavy bleeding during your period and can “confuse” your body as to when it is supposed to shed the lining.

In pre-menopausal or early menopausal women, there are months without ovulation. This causes abnormal bleeding, including heavy periods and bleeding between periods. Another cause of abnormal bleeding in women this age is thickening of the lining of the uterus. This is a serious sign, as it could be a warning of uterine cancer. Anyone in their 40s or early 50s experiencing abnormal uterine bleeding NEEDS to inform their physician.

After menopause, hormone replacement therapy is a common cause of uterine bleeding. Endometrial and uterine cancer can also lead to bleeding, and these are more common in older women.

Whatever your age, be open and frank with your WCJC provider about your abnormal bleeding symptoms, and we will get to the root of the issue.

Abnormal bleeding treatment depends on the cause of bleeding, the age of patient and desire to get pregnant in the future. Common treatments include intrauterine devices (IUDS), birth control pills, a D&C, endometrial ablation, and hysterectomies.

We perform abnormal uterine bleeding treatments at either of our Kansas City area women’s health clinics. The specific location of your treatment and the time it will take depends entirely upon what treatment you and your provider determine is best.

Whether your insurance covers treatment will entirely depend on your carrier, your insurance plan, and your employer. It’s common for insurance companies to cover at least a portion of most options for abnormal uterine bleeding treatment. If you are concerned about the cost of treatment, first contact your insurance provider to determine your coverage. From there, you can contact our office for more information.