Acupuncture and Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB)

Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB) or abnormal uterine bleeding is bleeding from uterus that is considered heavier or longer than usual menstrual period. Bleeding beyond regular menstrual periode also regarded as abnormal uterine bleeding. If you have the abnormal bleeding, then it is advisable to see your doctor right away. [note]Abnormal Uterine Bleeding - Topic Overview, http://www.webmd.com/women/tc/dysfunctional-uterine-bleeding-topic-overview#1[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

 

SYMPTOMS

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Symptoms of dysfunctional uterine bleeding or abnormal uterine bleeding are bleeding from the vagina between menstrual periods, Unsual length of mesntrual period (could be shorter or longer), Irregular length of menstrual period, Unsual amount of menstrual bleeding. [note]Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB), nytimes.com, http://www.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/dysfunctional-uterine-bleeding-dub/overview.html#Symptoms[/note]  

CAUSES

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The disease of Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) could be cause by postmenopausal bleeding, abortion, endometriosis, cervical cancer, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). [note]What causes dysfunctional uterine bleeding?, medically Reviewed by George Krucik, MD, MBA, http://www.healthline.com/symptom/dysfunctional-uterine-bleeding[/note]  

TREATMENTS

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Related Acupuncture Points : REN4 BL23 ZI GONG SP6 SP1 REN5 DU4 KI2 KI3 KI6 BL20 ST36 SP10 SP1 LI11 ST44 LR2 SP8 SP12 Acupuncture treatment for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB) Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB), especially for women, are caused by menstrual blood that still flow even after menstrual period finished. The other caused would be irregular menstrual period and amenorrhoea. The treatment of acupuncture will try to cure this cause of the disease. The method use is aiming to clear an excess, tonify a deficiency or clear heat. The treatment given would be last only for 3 courses of treatment. Each courses will be consist of 4-5 days treatment prior and after menstruation period. This treatment objective is to normalising the menstrual cycle and regulate ovulation. [note]Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, British Acupuncture Council, http://www.acupuncture.org.uk/arrc/public-review-papers/gynaecology-and-acupuncture-the-evidence-for-effectiveness.html[/note]